EU: Uncoated Kraft Liner Market 2025

Uncoated Kraft Liner Market Size in the EU

The EU uncoated kraft liner market stood at $X in 2021, rising by 4.4% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded a strong increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Uncoated Kraft Liner Production in the EU

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner production fell to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 30%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Uncoated Kraft Liner Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2021, exports of uncoated kraft liner in the European Union rose modestly to X tons, with an increase of 4.4% against the previous year's figure. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 13% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Sweden (X tons) was the largest exporter of uncoated kraft liner, generating 37% of total exports. Finland (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a 13% share, followed by Poland (11%), Austria (8.3%), France (8.3%), Portugal (5.7%), the Netherlands (4.9%) and Belgium (4.7%).

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to uncoated kraft liner exports from Sweden stood at +1.8%. At the same time, Finland (+21.7%), Belgium (+5.0%), the Netherlands (+4.9%), France (+3.3%) and Poland (+1.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Finland emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the European Union, with a CAGR of +21.7% from 2012-2021. Austria and Portugal experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of Finland (+10 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Austria (-1.9 p.p.), Portugal (-2 p.p.), Poland (-2.3 p.p.) and Sweden (-5 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Sweden ($X) remains the largest uncoated kraft liner supplier in the European Union, comprising 34% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Finland ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Poland, with a 10% share.

In Sweden, uncoated kraft liner exports increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Finland (+21.2% per year) and Poland (+2.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, surging by 26% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in France ($X per ton) and Austria ($X per ton), while Sweden ($X per ton) and Poland ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+2.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Uncoated Kraft Liner Imports

Imports in the EU

Uncoated kraft liner imports dropped to X tons in 2021, remaining constant against the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 5.5% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2018; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The level of import peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons), distantly followed by Italy (X tons), Spain (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and France (X tons) were the key importers of uncoated kraft liner, together achieving 77% of total imports. Poland (X tons), Denmark (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Finland (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Greece (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Greece (with a CAGR of +7.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest uncoated kraft liner importing markets in the European Union were Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and Spain ($X), with a combined 54% share of total imports. The Netherlands, Belgium, France, Poland, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Austria, Finland and Greece lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 36%.

Greece, with a CAGR of +7.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 23% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in France ($X per ton) and Austria ($X per ton), while Finland ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+1.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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