Northern America: Uncoated Kraft Liner Market 2024

Uncoated Kraft Liner Market Size in Northern America

After two years of growth, the North American uncoated kraft liner market decreased by X% to $X in 2023. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a resilient increase. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2022, and then reduced in the following year.

Uncoated Kraft Liner Production in Northern America

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner production stood at $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total production indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, production decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Uncoated Kraft Liner Exports

Exports in Northern America

In 2023, uncoated kraft liner exports in Northern America reduced modestly to X tons, approximately equating the previous year. In general, exports saw a mild contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner exports contracted remarkably to $X in 2023. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a mild expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States prevails in exports structure, recording X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Canada (X tons), committing a X% share of total exports.

Exports from the United States decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. Canada experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the largest uncoated kraft liner supplier in Northern America, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Canada ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the United States was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Northern America stood at $X per ton in 2023, waning 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% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2022, and then declined markedly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the United States totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (X%).

Uncoated Kraft Liner Imports

Imports in Northern America

In 2023, the amount of uncoated kraft liner imported in Northern America shrank modestly to X tons, dropping by X% compared with 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner imports declined to $X in 2023. Total imports indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2022, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the two major importers of uncoated kraft liner, namely Canada and the United States, represented more than two-thirds of total import.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by the United States (with a CAGR of X%).

In value terms, the United States ($X) and Canada ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023.

The United States, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in Northern America amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while Canada stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (X%).

Source: IndexBox Platform