Finland: Corrugated Paper Box Market 2025

Corrugated Paper Box Market Size in Finland

For the third consecutive year, the Finnish corrugated paper box market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 3.5% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption saw prominent growth. Corrugated paper box consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Corrugated Paper Box Production in Finland

In value terms, corrugated paper box production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, production reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Corrugated Paper Box Exports

Exports from Finland

In 2022, exports of cartons, boxes and cases of corrugated paper or paperboard from Finland skyrocketed to X tons, picking up by 49% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, exports recorded a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 86% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, corrugated paper box exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 91%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Sweden (X tons) was the main destination for corrugated paper box exports from Finland, accounting for a 48% share of total exports. Moreover, corrugated paper box exports to Sweden exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Estonia (X tons), threefold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Sweden amounted to +24.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Estonia (+2.6% per year) and Germany (+46.0% per year).

In value terms, Sweden ($X) remains the key foreign market for cartons, boxes and cases of corrugated paper or paperboard exports from Finland, comprising 43% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Estonia ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Sweden totaled +16.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Estonia (+1.2% per year) and Germany (+43.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average corrugated paper box export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -14.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a noticeable slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 31%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Norway ($X per ton) and Poland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Latvia ($X per ton) and Sweden ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Estonia (-1.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Corrugated Paper Box Imports

Imports into Finland

In 2022, approx. X tons of cartons, boxes and cases of corrugated paper or paperboard were imported into Finland; declining by -10.4% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 60%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, corrugated paper box imports expanded slightly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 30%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Lithuania (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Estonia (X tons) were the main suppliers of corrugated paper box imports to Finland, with a combined 51% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Lithuania (with a CAGR of +56.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest corrugated paper box suppliers to Finland were Poland ($X), Estonia ($X) and Sweden ($X), with a combined 50% share of total imports. Lithuania, Turkey, Russia, Germany and China lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 35%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Lithuania, with a CAGR of +54.4%, recorded 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 corrugated paper box import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by 24%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 China ($X per ton), while the price for Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+14.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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