Southern Asia: Uncoated Kraft Liner Market 2024

Uncoated Kraft Liner Market Size in Southern Asia

For the fourth year in a row, the South Asian uncoated kraft liner market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 1% to $X in 2021. Overall, consumption, however, saw buoyant growth. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Uncoated Kraft Liner Production in Southern Asia

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner production dropped modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, enjoyed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 77% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Uncoated Kraft Liner Exports

Exports in Southern Asia

In 2021, shipments abroad of uncoated kraft liner was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 233% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 233% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

India prevails in exports structure, finishing at X tons, which was near 98% of total exports in 2021. Pakistan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to uncoated kraft liner exports from India stood at +23.1%. At the same time, Pakistan (+140.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Pakistan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Southern Asia, with a CAGR of +140.8% from 2012-2021. While the share of Pakistan (+1.9 p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, India ($X) remains the largest uncoated kraft liner supplier in Southern Asia, comprising 96% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Pakistan ($X), with a 3.3% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in India amounted to +23.7%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per ton, growing by 52% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 Pakistan ($X per ton), while India totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+0.5%).

Uncoated Kraft Liner Imports

Imports in Southern Asia

In 2021, purchases abroad of uncoated kraft liner increased by 4.2% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 24%. 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 soared to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +37.2% against 2019 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Bangladesh (X tons) and India (X tons) represented the key importers of uncoated kraft liner in Southern Asia, together amounting to approx. 77% of total imports. Sri Lanka (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, distantly followed by Pakistan (X tons). All these countries together held near 22% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Sri Lanka (with a CAGR of +7.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Bangladesh ($X), India ($X) and Sri Lanka ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, with a combined 95% share of total imports.

Sri Lanka, with a CAGR of +9.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 30% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Pakistan ($X per ton) and Bangladesh ($X per ton), while Sri Lanka ($X per ton) and India ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Pakistan (+2.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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