Latin America and the Caribbean: Uncoated Kraft Liner Market 2024

Uncoated Kraft Liner Market Size in Latin America and the Caribbean

After two years of growth, the Latin American uncoated kraft liner market decreased by X% to $X in 2023. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2022, and then shrank in the following year.

Uncoated Kraft Liner Production in Latin America and the Caribbean

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner production stood at $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Uncoated Kraft Liner Exports

Exports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2023, shipments abroad of uncoated kraft liner decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Total exports indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2023: its volume 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, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner exports shrank rapidly to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then dropped notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Brazil prevails in exports structure, finishing at X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Costa Rica (X tons), constituting a X% share of total exports. Panama (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Brazil was also the fastest-growing in terms of the uncoated kraft liner exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Costa Rica (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Panama experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Brazil (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) remains the largest uncoated kraft liner supplier in Latin America and the Caribbean, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Costa Rica ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value in Brazil totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Costa Rica (X% per year) and Panama (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Latin America and the Caribbean 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 growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2022, and then plummeted in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Costa Rica ($X per ton), while Panama ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Costa Rica (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Uncoated Kraft Liner Imports

Imports in Latin America and the Caribbean

After four years of growth, purchases abroad of uncoated kraft liner decreased by X% to X tons in 2023. The total import 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2022, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner imports contracted rapidly to $X in 2023. Total imports indicated a noticeable increase 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. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2022, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

Imports by Country

Mexico was the largest importing country with an import of around X tons, which resulted at X% of total imports. Guatemala (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Costa Rica (X%), the Dominican Republic (X%), Chile (X%), Argentina (X%) and Colombia (X%).

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to uncoated kraft liner imports into Mexico stood at X%. At the same time, Colombia (X%), the Dominican Republic (X%), Costa Rica (X%) and Guatemala (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Colombia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, Argentina (X%) and Chile (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the Dominican Republic (X p.p.) and Colombia (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2023, the share of Argentina (X p.p.) and Chile (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Mexico ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported uncoated kraft liner in Latin America and the Caribbean, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Guatemala ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Costa Rica, with an X% share.

In Mexico, uncoated kraft liner imports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Guatemala (X% per year) and Costa Rica (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Latin America and the Caribbean 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 pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2022, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Argentina ($X per ton) and Costa Rica ($X per ton), while Guatemala ($X per ton) and the Dominican Republic ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform