South Africa: Uncoated Kraft Liner Market 2025

Uncoated Kraft Liner Market Size in South Africa

The South African uncoated kraft liner market rose remarkably to $X in 2021, picking up by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption enjoyed a resilient expansion. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Uncoated Kraft Liner Production in South Africa

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner production rose slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -9.0% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 20% against the previous year. Uncoated kraft liner production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Uncoated Kraft Liner Exports

Exports from South Africa

Uncoated kraft liner exports from South Africa declined remarkably to X tons in 2021, dropping by -35% against 2020 figures. Overall, exports showed a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner exports fell notably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Zimbabwe (X tons), Zambia (X tons) and Australia (X tons) were the main destinations of uncoated kraft liner exports from South Africa, with a combined 30% share of total exports. New Zealand, Kenya, Namibia, Spain, Italy, Egypt, Chile, Ghana, Argentina and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 39%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Egypt (with a CAGR of +115.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Zimbabwe ($X), Zambia ($X) and Namibia ($X) constituted the largest markets for uncoated kraft liner exported from South Africa worldwide, together accounting for 33% of total exports. Australia, New Zealand, Kenya, Italy, Spain, Chile, Argentina, Egypt, Ghana and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 37%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Egypt, with a CAGR of +83.8%, 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, surging by 3.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by 19%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Namibia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Egypt ($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 Kenya (+0.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Uncoated Kraft Liner Imports

Imports into South Africa

Uncoated kraft liner imports into South Africa was estimated at X tons in 2021, picking up by 6.6% on the year before. In general, imports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 117% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner imports rose notably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 219%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Brazil (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of uncoated kraft liner to South Africa, with a 69% share of total imports. Moreover, uncoated kraft liner imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Australia (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Finland (X tons), with a 3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Brazil stood at +58.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Australia (+12.8% per year) and Finland (+27.4% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X), Australia ($X) and Finland ($X) constituted the largest uncoated kraft liner suppliers to South Africa, with a combined 91% share of total imports.

Brazil, with a CAGR of +54.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers 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, increasing by 3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a perceptible decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 47%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while the price for Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+6.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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