Finland: Uncoated Kraft Liner Market 2025

Uncoated Kraft Liner Market Size in Finland

In 2021, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in the Finnish uncoated kraft liner market, when its value increased by 23% to $X. Overall, the total consumption indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.9% 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 -28.8% against 2017 indices. Uncoated kraft liner consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Uncoated Kraft Liner Production in Finland

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner production rose significantly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 19%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Uncoated Kraft Liner Exports

Exports from Finland

In 2021, shipments abroad of uncoated kraft liner increased by 64% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, exports enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 210%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 197% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of uncoated kraft liner exports from Finland, with a combined 30% share of total exports. The UK, Belgium, Ecuador, Chile, the United States, Poland, France, Sweden, Mexico and Greece lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 47%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Chile (with a CAGR of +147.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X), Germany ($X) and Italy ($X) constituted the largest markets for uncoated kraft liner exported from Finland worldwide, together comprising 32% of total exports. These countries were followed by the UK, Belgium, Ecuador, the United States, Chile, Poland, France, Sweden, Greece and Mexico, which together accounted for a further 46%.

Among the main countries of destination, Chile, with a CAGR of +174.1%, saw 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

The average uncoated kraft liner export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Sweden ($X per ton) and the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($X per ton) and Mexico ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Chile (+10.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Uncoated Kraft Liner Imports

Imports into Finland

In 2021, imports of uncoated kraft liner into Finland reduced to X tons, falling by -5.8% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 15%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner imports expanded markedly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports showed a pronounced decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 23%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Sweden (X tons) was the main uncoated kraft liner supplier to Finland, with a 94% share of total imports. Moreover, uncoated kraft liner imports from Sweden exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Russia (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Sweden amounted to -1.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Russia (-6.0% per year) and Poland (-19.3% per year).

In value terms, Sweden ($X) constituted the largest supplier of uncoated kraft liner to Finland, comprising 93% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Russia ($X), with a 4.2% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Sweden was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Russia (-7.6% per year) and Poland (-18.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average uncoated kraft liner import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 14% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 15%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the price for Sweden ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+1.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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