Italy: Uncoated Kraft Liner Market 2024

Uncoated Kraft Liner Market Size in Italy

The Italian uncoated kraft liner market skyrocketed to $X in 2023, rising by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Uncoated Kraft Liner Production in Italy

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner production surged to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production enjoyed a moderate expansion. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

Uncoated Kraft Liner Exports

Exports from Italy

In 2023, shipments abroad of uncoated kraft liner decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner exports contracted markedly to $X in 2023. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate moderate growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of uncoated kraft liner exports from Italy, together accounting for X% of total exports. France, India, Poland, Belgium, Austria, Romania, Greece, Slovenia and Cote d'Ivoire lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, Turkey ($X), Poland ($X) and India ($X) constituted the largest markets for uncoated kraft liner exported from Italy worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, India, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average uncoated kraft liner export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2022, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Cote d'Ivoire ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Austria (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Uncoated Kraft Liner Imports

Imports into Italy

In 2023, approx. X tons of uncoated kraft liner were imported into Italy; with a decrease of X% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner imports contracted to $X in 2023. The total import 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. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then contracted in the following year.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons), Sweden (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main suppliers of uncoated kraft liner imports to Italy, with a combined X% share of total imports. Finland, France, Poland, Germany, Brazil, Portugal, South Africa, Canada and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Finland (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest uncoated kraft liner suppliers to Italy were the United States ($X), Sweden ($X) and Austria ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. Finland, France, Poland, Germany, South Africa, Brazil, Portugal, Canada and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Finland, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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

The average uncoated kraft liner import price stood at $X per ton in 2023, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2022, and then contracted in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Sweden ($X per ton) and South Africa ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) and Russia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform