U.S.: Uncoated Kraft Liner Market 2024

Uncoated Kraft Liner Market Size in the U.S.

The U.S. uncoated kraft liner market amounted to $X in 2021, rising by 6.2% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed resilient growth. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Uncoated Kraft Liner Production in the U.S.

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner production reduced slightly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 40%. Uncoated kraft liner production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Uncoated Kraft Liner Exports

Exports from the U.S.

In 2021, approx. X tons of uncoated kraft liner were exported from the United States; which is down by -16.8% on the year before. Over the period under review, exports recorded a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 8.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner exports stood at $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% 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 2018 with an increase of 26%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Mexico (X tons) was the main destination for uncoated kraft liner exports from the United States, with a 25% share of total exports. Moreover, uncoated kraft liner exports to Mexico exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Canada (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by China (X tons), with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Mexico amounted to +3.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Canada (-0.3% per year) and China (+4.4% per year).

In value terms, Mexico ($X) remains the key foreign market for uncoated kraft liner exports from the United States, comprising 27% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Canada ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by China, with a 9.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Mexico amounted to +6.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Canada (+3.3% per year) and China (+5.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average uncoated kraft liner export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 26% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.8%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Morocco ($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 Honduras (+3.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Uncoated Kraft Liner Imports

Imports into the U.S.

Uncoated kraft liner imports into the United States reached X tons in 2021, increasing by 14% compared with the previous year. In general, total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -8.1% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 41%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -7.0% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 39%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Canada (X tons) constituted the largest uncoated kraft liner supplier to the United States, accounting for a 69% share of total imports. Moreover, uncoated kraft liner imports from Canada exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Australia (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Finland (X tons), with a 9.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Canada stood at +1.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Australia (+157.5% per year) and Finland (+158.8% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($X) constituted the largest supplier of uncoated kraft liner to the United States, comprising 73% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Australia ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Finland, with a 7.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Canada stood at +3.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Australia (+165.5% per year) and Finland (+140.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average uncoated kraft liner import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 8.6% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.3%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Canada ($X per ton) and Australia ($X per ton), while the price for Russia ($X per ton) and Finland ($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 (+12.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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