Hungary: Uncoated Kraft Liner Market 2025

Uncoated Kraft Liner Market Size in Hungary

After two years of growth, the Hungarian uncoated kraft liner market decreased by -8.8% to $X in 2021. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

Uncoated Kraft Liner Production in Hungary

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner production amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a sharp decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with a decrease of -15.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Uncoated Kraft Liner Exports

Exports from Hungary

Uncoated kraft liner exports from Hungary skyrocketed to X tons in 2021, jumping by 1,404% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 2,274%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports showed a buoyant expansion. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Serbia (X tons) was the main destination for uncoated kraft liner exports from Hungary, accounting for a 65% share of total exports. Moreover, uncoated kraft liner exports to Serbia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X tons), threefold. Croatia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 7.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Serbia amounted to +232.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (0.0% per year) and Croatia (+28.4% per year).

In value terms, Serbia ($X) remains the key foreign market for uncoated kraft liner exports from Hungary, comprising 73% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 19% share of total exports. It was followed by Croatia, with a 4.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Serbia stood at +165.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (0.0% per year) and Croatia (+21.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average uncoated kraft liner export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, waning by -11.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 137% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Serbia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Romania ($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 Poland (-1.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Uncoated Kraft Liner Imports

Imports into Hungary

In 2021, overseas purchases of uncoated kraft liner decreased by -16.6% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, total imports indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 35%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2020, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner imports contracted to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

Imports by Country

Austria (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main suppliers of uncoated kraft liner imports to Hungary, together comprising 73% of total imports. These countries were followed by Sweden, Belgium, Spain and Finland, which together accounted for a further 20%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of +1,061.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest uncoated kraft liner suppliers to Hungary were Austria ($X), Germany ($X) and Poland ($X), together comprising 72% of total imports. These countries were followed by Sweden, Belgium, Spain and Finland, which together accounted for a further 20%.

Among the main suppliers, Spain, with a CAGR of +1,034.9%, saw 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

In 2021, the average uncoated kraft liner import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 13% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.0%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 18%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Sweden ($X per ton) and Finland ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) and Belgium ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+2.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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