Malaysia: Uncoated Kraft Liner Market 2024

Uncoated Kraft Liner Market Size in Malaysia

The Malaysian uncoated kraft liner market declined dramatically to $X in 2023, reducing by X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption showed a perceptible descent. Uncoated kraft liner consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Uncoated Kraft Liner Exports

Exports from Malaysia

In 2023, the amount of uncoated kraft liner exported from Malaysia skyrocketed to X tons, with an increase of X% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports saw resilient growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner exports soared to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a buoyant expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main destination for uncoated kraft liner exports from Malaysia, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, uncoated kraft liner exports to the United Arab Emirates exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Singapore (X tons), tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Hong Kong SAR (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United Arab Emirates was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Singapore (X% per year) and Hong Kong SAR (X% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for uncoated kraft liner exports from Malaysia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Singapore ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Hong Kong SAR, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United Arab Emirates was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Singapore (X% per year) and Hong Kong SAR (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average uncoated kraft liner export price stood at $X per ton in 2023, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2022, and then declined sharply in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($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 Thailand (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Uncoated Kraft Liner Imports

Imports into Malaysia

In 2023, imports of uncoated kraft liner into Malaysia declined remarkably to X tons, falling by X% against the year before. Overall, imports continue to indicate a pronounced reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner imports shrank significantly to $X in 2023. In general, imports saw a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Japan (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of uncoated kraft liner to Malaysia, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, uncoated kraft liner imports from Japan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, South Korea (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume from Japan totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Korea (X% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X% per year).

In value terms, Japan ($X) constituted the largest supplier of uncoated kraft liner to Malaysia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by South Korea, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value from Japan amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (X% per year) and South Korea (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average uncoated kraft liner import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2022, and then declined dramatically 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 Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton) and the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Japan ($X per ton) and South Korea ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform