Chile: Uncoated Kraft Liner Market 2025

Uncoated Kraft Liner Market Size in Chile

The Chilean uncoated kraft liner market soared to $X in 2021, picking up by 15% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -2.9% against 2018 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Uncoated Kraft Liner Production in Chile

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner production contracted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 58%. Uncoated kraft liner production peaked at $X in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

Uncoated Kraft Liner Exports

Exports from Chile

In 2021, overseas shipments of uncoated kraft liner increased by 42% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 348%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded a mild expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 367%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Bolivia (X tons), Peru (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main destinations of uncoated kraft liner exports from Chile, with a combined 80% share of total exports. Vietnam and Ecuador lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 19%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Vietnam (with a CAGR of +23.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Bolivia ($X), Peru ($X) and China ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for uncoated kraft liner exported from Chile worldwide, with a combined 75% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Vietnam and Ecuador, which together accounted for a further 14%.

Among the main countries of destination, Vietnam, with a CAGR of +12.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average uncoated kraft liner export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 23% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 24%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bolivia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ecuador ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (+6.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Uncoated Kraft Liner Imports

Imports into Chile

In 2021, the amount of uncoated kraft liner imported into Chile fell to X tons, which is down by -9% compared with 2020. Overall, imports showed a mild reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 42%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 38%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest uncoated kraft liner supplier to Chile, accounting for a 50% share of total imports. Moreover, uncoated kraft liner imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Finland (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Brazil (X tons), with a 6.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States totaled -6.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Finland (+50.2% per year) and Brazil (+14.4% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of uncoated kraft liner to Chile, comprising 47% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Finland ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Brazil, with an 8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States amounted to -5.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Finland (+49.5% per year) and Brazil (+18.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average uncoated kraft liner import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, jumping by 36% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.1%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 57% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+4.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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