South-Eastern Asia: Uncoated Kraft Liner Market 2025

Uncoated Kraft Liner Market Size in South-Eastern Asia

The Southeast Asian uncoated kraft liner market expanded slightly to $X in 2021, with an increase of 4.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a resilient increase. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Uncoated Kraft Liner Production in South-Eastern Asia

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner production amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, enjoyed a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 36% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Uncoated Kraft Liner Exports

Exports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2021, shipments abroad of uncoated kraft liner increased by 71% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports posted modest growth. The level of export peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Vietnam (X tons) and Thailand (X tons) dominates exports structure, together constituting 75% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Indonesia (X tons), Singapore (X tons) and Lao People's Democratic Republic (X tons), together creating a 22% share of total exports. Malaysia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Vietnam (with a CAGR of +24.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Thailand ($X), Vietnam ($X) and Indonesia ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, with a combined 82% share of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Vietnam, with a CAGR of +22.9%, saw 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

The export price in South-Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 7.3% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.7%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the export price increased by 7.7% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Lao People's Democratic Republic ($X per ton), while Vietnam ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (+4.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Uncoated Kraft Liner Imports

Imports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2021, supplies from abroad of uncoated kraft liner increased by 5.6% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 20% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The Philippines was the main importing country with an import of around X tons, which recorded 39% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Malaysia (X tons), Vietnam (X tons), Cambodia (X tons), Singapore (X tons) and Thailand (X tons), together creating a 57% share of total imports. Indonesia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Vietnam (with a CAGR of +16.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Philippines ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported uncoated kraft liner in South-Eastern Asia, comprising 43% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Malaysia ($X), with a 20% share of total imports. It was followed by Vietnam, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the Philippines amounted to +1.8%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Malaysia (+1.5% per year) and Vietnam (+15.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in South-Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 15% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum 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 importing countries. In 2021, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Indonesia ($X per ton) and the Philippines ($X per ton), while Malaysia ($X per ton) and Vietnam ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia (+2.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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