United Arab Emirates: Uncoated Kraft Liner Market 2025

Uncoated Kraft Liner Market Size in the United Arab Emirates

After two years of decline, the uncoated kraft liner market in the United Arab Emirates increased by 6.5% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded buoyant growth. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Uncoated Kraft Liner Production in the United Arab Emirates

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 275%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Uncoated Kraft Liner Exports

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

In 2021, shipments abroad of uncoated kraft liner was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, exports recorded a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 106% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports posted a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 129% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Nicaragua (X tons) was the main destination for uncoated kraft liner exports from the United Arab Emirates, with a 55% share of total exports. Moreover, uncoated kraft liner exports to Nicaragua exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Oman (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), with an 8.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Nicaragua stood at +64.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Oman (+16.8% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (+294.8% per year).

In value terms, Nicaragua ($X) remains the key foreign market for uncoated kraft liner exports from the United Arab Emirates, comprising 57% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Oman ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Guatemala, with an 8.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Nicaragua amounted to +70.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Oman (+18.6% per year) and Guatemala (+105.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average uncoated kraft liner export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 33% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.1%. 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 for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Guatemala ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($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 Taiwan (Chinese) (+18.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Uncoated Kraft Liner Imports

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

Uncoated kraft liner imports into the United Arab Emirates dropped sharply to X tons in 2021, shrinking by -38.4% compared with 2020 figures. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 29%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner imports dropped remarkably to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 34%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons), Sweden (X tons) and Russia (X tons) were the main suppliers of uncoated kraft liner imports to the United Arab Emirates, with a combined 65% share of total imports. These countries were followed by India, South Africa, Finland, New Zealand, the Netherlands and Australia, which together accounted for a further 28%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Finland (with a CAGR of +98.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest uncoated kraft liner suppliers to the United Arab Emirates were the United States ($X), Sweden ($X) and Russia ($X), with a combined 65% share of total imports. India, South Africa, Finland, New Zealand, the Netherlands and Australia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 29%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Finland, with a CAGR of +100.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, 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, rising by 28% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.9%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Finland ($X per ton) and the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Australia ($X per ton) and South Africa ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (+11.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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