Finland: Market for Base Metal Fittings For Loose-Leaf Binders Or Files 2025

Market Size for Base Metal Fittings For Loose-Leaf Binders Or Files in Finland

In 2022, the Finnish loose-leaf binder metal fitting market increased by 6% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, faced a sharp decline. Loose-leaf binder metal fitting consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Base Metal Fittings For Loose-Leaf Binders Or Files

Exports from Finland

Loose-leaf binder metal fitting exports from Finland declined remarkably to X kg in 2022, waning by -45.2% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports recorded a precipitous curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 4,400% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, loose-leaf binder metal fitting exports contracted to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a sharp descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 1,479%. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Russia (X kg) was the main destination for loose-leaf binder metal fitting exports from Finland, accounting for a 58% share of total exports. Moreover, loose-leaf binder metal fitting exports to Russia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, China (X kg), threefold. Norway (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 9.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Russia amounted to -24.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (+28.6% per year) and Norway (-12.6% per year).

It was followed by Norway, with a 2.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Russia stood at -20.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (+3.8% per year) and Norway (-26.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average loose-leaf binder metal fitting export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 76% against the previous year. Overall, the export price posted a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 224% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United States ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Russia (+6.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Base Metal Fittings For Loose-Leaf Binders Or Files

Imports into Finland

In 2022, supplies from abroad of base metal fittings for loose-leaf binders or files increased by 6.5% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, imports, however, showed a sharp downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 66% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, loose-leaf binder metal fitting imports contracted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a significant decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 86%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Germany (X kg), Austria (X kg) and Italy (X kg) were the main suppliers of loose-leaf binder metal fitting imports to Finland, together comprising 98% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Germany (with a CAGR of -10.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest loose-leaf binder metal fitting suppliers to Finland were Austria ($X), Germany ($X) and Italy ($X), together accounting for 95% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Germany, with a CAGR of -7.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average loose-leaf binder metal fitting import price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -8.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average import price increased by 77% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+26.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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