Europe: Uncoated Kraft Liner Market 2024

Uncoated Kraft Liner Market Size in Europe

The Europe uncoated kraft liner market amounted to $X in 2023, standing approx. at the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Uncoated Kraft Liner Production in Europe

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner production rose sharply to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, production growth remained at a lower figure.

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Uncoated Kraft Liner Exports

Exports in Europe

Uncoated kraft liner exports rose slightly to X tons in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year's figure. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner exports dropped to $X in 2023. Total exports indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2022, and then declined in the following year.

Exports by Country

Sweden represented the main exporter of uncoated kraft liner in Europe, with the volume of exports resulting at X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2023. Russia (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Finland (X tons), Poland (X tons), Austria (X tons), France (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Portugal (X tons). All these countries together took near X% share of total exports.

Sweden experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of uncoated kraft liner. At the same time, Finland (X%), Russia (X%), the Netherlands (X%), Austria (X%) and France (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Finland emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. Poland experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Portugal (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Finland (X p.p.) and Russia (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2023, the share of Poland (X p.p.), Portugal (X p.p.) and Sweden (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Sweden ($X) remains the largest uncoated kraft liner supplier in Europe, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Russia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Finland, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Sweden amounted to X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Russia (X% per year) and Finland (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Europe amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2022, and then contracted in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in France ($X per ton) and Russia ($X per ton), while Finland ($X per ton) and Poland ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Uncoated Kraft Liner Imports

Imports in Europe

For the third consecutive year, Europe recorded decline in supplies from abroad of uncoated kraft liner, which decreased by X% to X tons in 2023. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2023, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner imports fell to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2022, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Germany (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main importers of uncoated kraft liner in Europe, together committing X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Spain (X tons), the UK (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons), together mixing up a X% share of total imports. France (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Denmark (X tons), Poland (X tons), Greece (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Greece (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest uncoated kraft liner importing markets in Europe were Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and the UK ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. Spain, the Netherlands, France, Belgium, Poland, Denmark, the Czech Republic and Greece lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Greece, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The import price in Europe stood at $X per ton in 2023, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2022, and then contracted in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in the UK ($X per ton) and France ($X per ton), while Denmark ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform