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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.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

The country with the largest volume of uncoated kraft liner consumption was China, accounting for 29% of total volume. Moreover, uncoated kraft liner consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the United States, threefold. Japan ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 6.8% share.
The countries with the highest volumes of uncoated kraft liner production in 2020 were China, the United States and Japan, with a combined 51% share of global production. Russia, Indonesia, France, Mexico, Sweden, Thailand, Poland, South Africa, Australia and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 32%.
In value terms, the United States, Russia and Sweden were the largest uncoated kraft liner suppliers to the United Arab Emirates, with a combined 65% share of total imports. These countries were followed by South Africa, Poland, Australia, India, Vietnam, Germany, Finland, Portugal and New Zealand, which together accounted for a further 28%.
In value terms, the Philippines remains the key foreign market for uncoated kraft liner exports from the United Arab Emirates, comprising 50% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Afghanistan, with a 9.5% share of total exports. It was followed by Oman, with an 8.9% share.
In 2020, the average uncoated kraft liner export price amounted to $466 per ton, with a decrease of -23.2% against the previous year.
In 2020, the average uncoated kraft liner import price amounted to $525 per ton, remaining stable against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the uncoated kraft liner market in the United Arab Emirates. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 17123100 - Uncoated, unbleached kraftliner in rolls or sheets (excluding for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, punch card stock and punch card tape paper)
  • Prodcom 17123200 - Uncoated kraftliner in rolls or sheets (excluding unbleached, f or writing, printing or other graphic purposes, punch card stock and punch card tape paper

Country coverage:

  • United Arab Emirates

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in the United Arab Emirates
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

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  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
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  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    3. Market Value, 2012–2024
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    2. Market Value, 2012–2024
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024

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