Romania: Uncoated Kraft Liner Market 2025

Uncoated Kraft Liner Market Size in Romania

In 2021, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in the Romanian uncoated kraft liner market, when its value decreased by -15.1% to $X. Overall, consumption, however, enjoyed a strong expansion. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

Uncoated Kraft Liner Production in Romania

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner production declined notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 65%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

Uncoated Kraft Liner Exports

Exports from Romania

In 2021, exports of uncoated kraft liner from Romania soared to X tons, increasing by 118% against the previous year. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a sharp shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 216%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner exports declined to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, saw a significant contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 121% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Bulgaria (X tons) was the main destination for uncoated kraft liner exports from Romania, accounting for a 73% share of total exports. Moreover, uncoated kraft liner exports to Bulgaria exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Hungary (X tons), threefold. Poland (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Bulgaria stood at -2.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hungary (-39.9% per year) and Poland (-33.6% per year).

In value terms, Bulgaria ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for uncoated kraft liner exports from Romania, comprising 72% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Hungary ($X), with a 21% share of total exports. It was followed by Poland, with a 5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Bulgaria stood at -1.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hungary (-44.5% per year) and Poland (-22.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average uncoated kraft liner export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -58.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 169%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then contracted notably in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($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 (+16.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Uncoated Kraft Liner Imports

Imports into Romania

In 2021, imports of uncoated kraft liner into Romania expanded remarkably to X tons, picking up by 11% on the previous year's figure. In general, imports posted a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 30%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a prominent increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Austria (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Russia (X tons) were the main suppliers of uncoated kraft liner imports to Romania, with a combined 76% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of +63.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest uncoated kraft liner suppliers to Romania were Austria ($X), Germany ($X) and Russia ($X), with a combined 76% share of total imports.

Germany, with a CAGR of +60.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers 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, with an increase of 25% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Sweden ($X per ton) and Austria ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) and Russia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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