Denmark: Market for Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers 2024

Market Size for Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers in Denmark

In 2021, the Danish market for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers increased by 16% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a abrupt contraction. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers in Denmark

In value terms, production of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers reduced notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production faced a sharp contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by 2.7% against the previous year. Production of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers

Exports from Denmark

In 2021, approx. X tons of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers were exported from Denmark; picking up by 70% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep setback. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, recorded a abrupt slump. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Sweden (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers from Denmark, together accounting for 73% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +14.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Sweden ($X) and Germany ($X) were the largest markets for uncoated wood free printing and writing paper exported from Denmark worldwide, with a combined 67% share of total exports.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +20.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers amounted to $X per ton, rising by 5.6% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.2%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 26%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Norway ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($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 Germany (+10.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers

Imports into Denmark

In 2021, purchases abroad of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a deep downturn. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, showed a abrupt decline. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Sweden (X tons), Finland (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers to Denmark, with a combined 65% share of total imports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, Austria, Slovakia, Poland, Portugal and Belgium, which together accounted for a further 26%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +14.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest uncoated wood free printing and writing paper suppliers to Denmark were Sweden ($X), Germany ($X) and Finland ($X), with a combined 65% share of total imports. The Netherlands, Austria, Slovakia, Poland, Portugal and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 24%.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +14.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 7.2% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.8%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 19%. The import price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for Slovakia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+15.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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