Poland: Uncoated Kraft Liner Market 2024

Uncoated Kraft Liner Market Size in Poland

The Polish uncoated kraft liner market fell to $X in 2021, waning by -10.6% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +26.7% against 2019 indices. Uncoated kraft liner consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

Uncoated Kraft Liner Production in Poland

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner production shrank to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% 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 2013 when the production volume increased by 31%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Uncoated Kraft Liner Exports

Exports from Poland

Uncoated kraft liner exports from Poland contracted modestly to X tons in 2021, which is down by -4.5% on the year before. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 8.7%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then declined modestly in the following year.

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner exports soared to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 37% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for uncoated kraft liner exports from Poland, with a 26% share of total exports. Moreover, uncoated kraft liner exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X tons), threefold. Turkey (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany amounted to +2.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (-1.3% per year) and Turkey (+8.3% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for uncoated kraft liner exports from Poland, comprising 27% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($X), with an 8.9% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with an 8.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany amounted to +3.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Turkey (+14.8% per year) and Italy (+0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average uncoated kraft liner export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 34% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were France ($X per ton) and Turkey ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Philippines ($X per ton) and the Netherlands ($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 Turkey (+6.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Uncoated Kraft Liner Imports

Imports into Poland

In 2021, imports of uncoated kraft liner into Poland skyrocketed to X tons, growing by 22% against 2020. Over the period under review, total imports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +50.2% against 2018 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +42.5% against 2018 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest uncoated kraft liner supplier to Poland, accounting for a 34% share of total imports. Moreover, uncoated kraft liner imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Sweden (X tons), twofold. Austria (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany amounted to +12.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Sweden (+6.6% per year) and Austria (-1.8% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X), Sweden ($X) and Austria ($X) appeared to be the largest uncoated kraft liner suppliers to Poland, with a combined 61% share of total imports. Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Slovakia and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 37%.

Among the main suppliers, Estonia, with a CAGR of +25.9%, 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

The average uncoated kraft liner import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 23% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Slovakia ($X per ton), while the price for Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+2.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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