New Zealand: Uncoated Kraft Liner Market 2025

Uncoated Kraft Liner Market Size in New Zealand

In 2021, the New Zealand uncoated kraft liner market decreased by -60.1% to $X, falling for the sixth year in a row after four years of growth. In general, consumption saw a deep reduction. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Uncoated Kraft Liner Production in New Zealand

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner production rose significantly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. Uncoated kraft liner production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Uncoated Kraft Liner Exports

Exports from New Zealand

In 2021, overseas shipments of uncoated kraft liner were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year declining trend. Overall, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Australia (X tons) was the main destination for uncoated kraft liner exports from New Zealand, with a 42% share of total exports. Moreover, uncoated kraft liner exports to Australia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, China (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by South Korea (X tons), with a 9.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Australia stood at +2.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (+8.3% per year) and South Korea (+1.5% per year).

In value terms, Australia ($X) remains the key foreign market for uncoated kraft liner exports from New Zealand, comprising 39% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by South Korea, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Australia was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (+9.0% per year) and South Korea (+2.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average uncoated kraft liner export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 14% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 16% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to South Korea ($X per ton) and Malaysia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to India ($X per ton) and Australia ($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 Malaysia (+1.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Uncoated Kraft Liner Imports

Imports into New Zealand

In 2021, supplies from abroad of uncoated kraft liner decreased by -0.2% to X tons, falling for the fourth consecutive year after six years of growth. In general, total imports indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -30.4% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 22%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner imports rose significantly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 20% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Australia (X tons) was the main uncoated kraft liner supplier to New Zealand, with a 91% share of total imports. Moreover, uncoated kraft liner imports from Australia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, South Africa (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Australia amounted to +2.1%.

In value terms, Australia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of uncoated kraft liner to New Zealand, comprising 90% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Africa ($X), with a 9.4% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Australia was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average uncoated kraft liner import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a noticeable setback. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while the price for Australia amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (-0.6%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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