Denmark: Market for Coated Printing and Writing Papers 2024

Market Size for Coated Printing and Writing Papers in Denmark

After two years of decline, the Danish market for coated printing and writing papers increased by 11% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -33.7% against 2014 indices. Coated printing and writing paper consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Coated Printing and Writing Papers in Denmark

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 73%. Coated printing and writing paper production peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports of Coated Printing and Writing Papers

Exports from Denmark

In 2021, shipments abroad of coated printing and writing papers decreased by -26.4% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 75% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper exports contracted slightly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a sharp contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 90% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Norway (X tons), Faroe Islands (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) were the main destinations of coated printing and writing paper exports from Denmark, with a combined 83% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Faroe Islands (with a CAGR of +19.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for coated printing and writing paper exported from Denmark were Norway ($X), Sweden ($X) and Faroe Islands ($X), together comprising 79% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Faroe Islands, with a CAGR of +12.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for coated printing and writing papers stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 36% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 86%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (+25.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Coated Printing and Writing Papers

Imports into Denmark

In 2021, supplies from abroad of coated printing and writing papers was finally on the rise to reach X tons after six years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a perceptible slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 7.3% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper imports totaled $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, recorded a pronounced shrinkage. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Sweden (X tons) and Finland (X tons) were the main suppliers of coated printing and writing paper imports to Denmark, together accounting for 88% of total imports. Austria, Poland, Belgium and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 9.3%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +46.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest coated printing and writing paper suppliers to Denmark were Germany ($X), Sweden ($X) and Finland ($X), with a combined 83% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Poland, Austria, France and Belgium, which together accounted for a further 11%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Poland, with a CAGR of +41.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 import price for coated printing and writing papers stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 11% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a mild decrease. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Sweden ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+5.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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