Iceland: Uncoated Kraft Liner Market 2020

Uncoated Kraft Liner Market Size in Iceland

The revenue of the uncoated kraft liner market in Iceland amounted to $X in 2018, flattening at the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, uncoated kraft liner consumption continues to indicate a slight downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, the uncoated kraft liner market reached its peak level of $X. From 2012 to 2018, the growth of the uncoated kraft liner market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Uncoated Kraft Liner Exports

Exports from Iceland

In 2018, the uncoated kraft liner exports from Iceland stood at X tons, lowering by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, uncoated kraft liner exports continue to indicate a drastic decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, uncoated kraft liner exports attained their peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2018, the growth of uncoated kraft liner exports failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner exports amounted to $X in 2018. Over the period under review, uncoated kraft liner exports continue to indicate modest growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Iceland exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The U.S. represented the main exporting country with an export of about X tons, which amounted to X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Sweden (X tons) and Poland (X tons), together making up a X% share of total exports. Russia (X tons), Austria (X tons), France (X tons), Canada (X tons), Portugal (X tons), Brazil (X tons), South Africa (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Germany (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2018, average annual rates of growth with regard to uncoated kraft liner exports from the U.S. stood at +X%. At the same time, Germany (+X%), Poland (+X%), France (+X%) and Austria (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Germany emerged as the fastest-growing exporter in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. Russia, Sweden and the Netherlands experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, South Africa (-X%), Portugal (-X%), Brazil (-X%) and Canada (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2007 to 2018, the share of the U.S. increased by +X% percentage points, while Brazil (-X p.p.) and Canada (-X p.p.) saw their share reduced. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X) remains the largest uncoated kraft liner supplier from Iceland, comprising X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Sweden ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by Poland, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the U.S. stood at +X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Sweden (-X% per year) and Poland (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The uncoated kraft liner export price in Iceland stood at $X per ton in 2018, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price indicated a remarkable increase from 2007 to 2018: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, uncoated kraft liner export price increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 when the export price increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the export prices for uncoated kraft liner attained their peak figure at $X per ton in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2018, export prices failed to regain their momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2018, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in Canada ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton), while Sweden ($X per ton) and Brazil ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Uncoated Kraft Liner Imports

Imports into Iceland

In 2018, the amount of uncoated kraft liner imported into Iceland totaled X tons, flattening at the previous year. Over the period under review, uncoated kraft liner imports continue to indicate a mild deduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Iceland imports peaked at X tons in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner imports amounted to $X in 2018. Overall, uncoated kraft liner imports continue to indicate a slight deduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, uncoated kraft liner imports reached their peak of $X. From 2012 to 2018, the growth of uncoated kraft liner imports failed to regain its momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2018, Germany (X tons), followed by Italy (X tons), Mexico (X tons), China (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the major importers of uncoated kraft liner, together achieving X% of total imports. The following importers - the Netherlands (X tons), the UK (X tons), Turkey (X tons), the U.S. (X tons), France (X tons), Guatemala (X tons) and the Philippines (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by China, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and Mexico ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2018, together comprising X% of total imports. China, Spain, the Netherlands, the U.S., Turkey, the UK, France, the Philippines, Guatemala and Iceland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X the main importing countries, China experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The uncoated kraft liner import price in Iceland stood at $X per ton in 2018, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, the uncoated kraft liner import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, the import prices for uncoated kraft liner attained their peak level of $X per ton. From 2012 to 2018, the growth in terms of the import prices for uncoated kraft liner remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was the U.S. ($X per ton), while China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform