Italy: Uncoated Kraft Liner Market 2024

Uncoated Kraft Liner Market Size in Italy

After four years of growth, the Italian uncoated kraft liner market decreased by -49.5% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Uncoated kraft liner consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

Uncoated Kraft Liner Production in Italy

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner production dropped rapidly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a pronounced reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 274%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

Uncoated Kraft Liner Exports

Exports from Italy

In 2021, overseas shipments of uncoated kraft liner increased by 57% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports showed a strong increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) were the main destinations of uncoated kraft liner exports from Italy, together comprising 49% of total exports. Austria, France, Poland, Peru, Germany and Slovenia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 32%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Peru (with a CAGR of +276.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for uncoated kraft liner exported from Italy were Turkey ($X), Austria ($X) and Spain ($X), together comprising 49% of total exports. These countries were followed by Poland, Cote d'Ivoire, France, Germany, Peru and Slovenia, which together accounted for a further 31%.

Among the main countries of destination, Peru, with a CAGR of +187.0%, recorded 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

In 2021, the average uncoated kraft liner export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, uncoated kraft liner export price increased by +57.0% against 2016 indices. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Cote d'Ivoire ($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 Austria (+18.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Uncoated Kraft Liner Imports

Imports into Italy

In 2021, supplies from abroad of uncoated kraft liner decreased by -10.8% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after five years of growth. Overall, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 13% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner imports expanded significantly to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 22%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons), Sweden (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main suppliers of uncoated kraft liner imports to Italy, with a combined 52% share of total imports. These countries were followed by France, Russia, Portugal, Poland, Finland, Germany, Canada, South Africa, Slovakia and Australia, which together accounted for a further 44%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Finland (with a CAGR of +56.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Sweden ($X), the United States ($X) and Austria ($X) appeared to be the largest uncoated kraft liner suppliers to Italy, together comprising 52% of total imports. These countries were followed by France, Russia, Finland, Poland, Portugal, Germany, Slovakia, South Africa, Canada and Australia, which together accounted for a further 45%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Finland, with a CAGR of +54.6%, 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

In 2021, the average uncoated kraft liner import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 27% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices stood 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 Slovakia ($X per ton) and Sweden ($X per ton), while the price for Portugal ($X per ton) and the United States ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+3.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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