Finland: Fibreboard Market 2024

Fibreboard Market Size in Finland

In 2022, the Finnish fibreboard market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, consumption saw a slight slump. Fibreboard consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Fibreboard Production in Finland

In value terms, fibreboard production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Fibreboard production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Fibreboard Exports

Exports from Finland

In 2022, fibreboard exports from Finland fell modestly to X cubic meters, remaining stable against the year before. Overall, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X cubic meters in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fibreboard exports rose significantly to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Sweden (X cubic meters), the UK (X cubic meters) and the Netherlands (X cubic meters) were the main destinations of fibreboard exports from Finland, with a combined X% share of total exports. Denmark, Estonia, Norway, Germany and Morocco lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for fibreboard exported from Finland were Sweden ($X), the UK ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

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

Export Prices by Country

The average fibreboard export price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, fibreboard export price increased by X% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Estonia ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Morocco ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Estonia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fibreboard Imports

Imports into Finland

In 2022, supplies from abroad of fibreboard decreased by X% to X cubic meters for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports showed a slight slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X cubic meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fibreboard imports expanded to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a slight contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Poland (X cubic meters), Germany (X cubic meters) and Estonia (X cubic meters) were the main suppliers of fibreboard imports to Finland, with a combined X% share of total imports. Sweden, Russia, Belgium, Ukraine, Lithuania and Norway lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Ukraine (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest fibreboard suppliers to Finland were Poland ($X), Germany ($X) and Sweden ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Estonia, Belgium, Russia, Ukraine, Norway and Lithuania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, Ukraine, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

In 2022, the average fibreboard import price amounted to $X per cubic meter, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Russia ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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