Europe: Uncoated Kraft Liner Market 2025

Uncoated Kraft Liner Market Size in Europe

The Europe uncoated kraft liner market expanded remarkably to $X in 2021, growing by 7.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, enjoyed a strong increase. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Uncoated Kraft Liner Production in Europe

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner production expanded modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Uncoated Kraft Liner Exports

Exports in Europe

In 2021, overseas shipments of uncoated kraft liner increased by 5.4% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 15%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Sweden represented the largest exporting country with an export of about X tons, which amounted to 32% of total exports. Russia (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Finland (X tons), Poland (X tons), Austria (X tons), France (X tons) and Portugal (X tons). All these countries together held near 53% share of total exports. The Netherlands (X tons) took a little share of total exports.

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%), Russia (+9.9%), 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 Europe, with a CAGR of +21.7% from 2012-2021. Austria and Portugal experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Finland (+8.8 p.p.) and Russia (+5 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Portugal, Austria, Poland and Sweden saw its share reduced by -2%, -2%, -2.5% and -6% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Sweden ($X) remains the largest uncoated kraft liner supplier in Europe, comprising 30% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Finland ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Russia, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Sweden totaled +2.6%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Finland (+21.2% per year) and Russia (+12.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Europe stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 27% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.0%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Russia ($X per ton) and Sweden ($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 Europe

In 2021, uncoated kraft liner imports in Europe was estimated at X tons, flattening at the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 4.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum 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% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2018; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons), distantly followed by Italy (X tons), Spain (X tons), the UK (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) represented the major importers of uncoated kraft liner, together generating 73% of total imports. France (X tons), Poland (X tons), Denmark (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Finland (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Greece (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Greece (with a CAGR of +7.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and Spain ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, together comprising 47% of total imports. The UK, the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Poland, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Austria, Finland and Greece lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 41%.

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

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Europe stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat 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 the UK (+1.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform