Scandinavia: Uncoated Kraft Liner Market 2024

Uncoated Kraft Liner Market Size in Scandinavia

For the third year in a row, the Scandinavia uncoated kraft liner market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2023. The total consumption indicated a resilient 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. Based on 2023 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Uncoated Kraft Liner Production in Scandinavia

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner production shrank 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 growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2022, and then reduced in the following year.

Uncoated Kraft Liner Exports

Exports in Scandinavia

In 2023, overseas shipments of uncoated kraft liner decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. The total export volume 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. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner exports fell to $X in 2023. Total exports indicated a pronounced increase 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 growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2022, and then reduced in the following year.

Exports by Country

Sweden represented the major exporter of uncoated kraft liner in Scandinavia, with the volume of exports reaching X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Finland (X tons), making up a 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%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Finland emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Scandinavia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. Finland (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Sweden saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively.

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

In Sweden, uncoated kraft liner exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Scandinavia amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2022, and then dropped in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while Finland amounted to $X per ton.

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

Uncoated Kraft Liner Imports

Imports in Scandinavia

In 2023, approx. X tons of uncoated kraft liner were imported in Scandinavia; dropping by X% against 2022 figures. In general, imports continue to indicate a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner imports reduced rapidly to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Finland (X tons) and Norway (X tons) represented the major importers of uncoated kraft liner in 2023, resulting at near X% and X% of total imports, respectively. It was distantly followed by Sweden (X tons), mixing up a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Norway (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

In value terms, the largest uncoated kraft liner importing markets in Scandinavia were Norway ($X), Finland ($X) and Sweden ($X).

Among the main importing countries, Norway, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Scandinavia stood at $X per ton in 2023, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2022, and then dropped in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while Finland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform