Denmark: Market for Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers 2025

Market Size for Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers in Denmark

The Danish market for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers surged to $X in 2021, jumping by 57% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +65.4% against 2016 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers in Denmark

In value terms, production of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. Over the period under review, production of reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers

Exports from Denmark

In 2021, overseas shipments of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers increased by 21% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, exports, however, faced a sharp slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 67%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers expanded notably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a sharp downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 48%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers from Denmark, with a 44% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Norway (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Spain (X tons), with an 8.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany amounted to -16.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Norway (-1.5% per year) and Spain (-31.8% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X), Norway ($X) and the United States ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers exported from Denmark worldwide, together comprising 54% of total exports.

The United States, with a CAGR of +214.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers stood at $X per ton in 2021, waning by -10.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 11% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($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 Australia (+30.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers

Imports into Denmark

In 2021, approx. X tons of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers were imported into Denmark; with an increase of 84% on 2020 figures. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +85.0% against 2018 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers soared to $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +81.2% against 2019 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Sweden (X tons) constituted the largest uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers supplier to Denmark, with a 68% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers from Sweden exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Norway (X tons), with a 3.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Sweden totaled +2.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+12.6% per year) and Norway (-9.6% per year).

In value terms, the largest uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers suppliers to Denmark were Sweden ($X), Germany ($X) and Norway ($X), together comprising 90% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Germany, with a CAGR of +10.9%, 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 mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -2.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 17%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Finland (+1.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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