Finland: Market for Finishing Agents Used In The Paper Industry 2024

Market Size for Finishing Agents Used In The Paper Industry in Finland

In 2022, the Finnish paper industry finishing agents market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the third consecutive year after three years of growth. Overall, consumption showed a deep downturn. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Finishing Agents Used In The Paper Industry in Finland

In value terms, paper industry finishing agents production reduced markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production faced a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Finishing Agents Used In The Paper Industry

Exports from Finland

In 2022, paper industry finishing agents exports from Finland reduced markedly to X tons, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, paper industry finishing agents exports fell to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated measured growth 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 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then dropped in the following year.

Exports by Country

Sweden (X tons) was the main destination for paper industry finishing agents exports from Finland, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, paper industry finishing agents exports to Sweden exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Russia (X tons), twofold. Poland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Sweden stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Russia (X% per year) and Poland (X% per year).

In value terms, Sweden ($X) remains the key foreign market for finishing agents used in the paper industry exports from Finland, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Russia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Poland, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Sweden amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Russia (X% per year) and Poland (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average paper industry finishing agents export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Singapore ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($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 Sweden (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Finishing Agents Used In The Paper Industry

Imports into Finland

In 2022, purchases abroad of finishing agents used in the paper industry increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, imports, however, saw a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, paper industry finishing agents imports reached $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Sweden (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Norway (X tons) were the main suppliers of paper industry finishing agents imports to Finland, with a combined X% share of total imports. Austria, Italy, the United States and Poland 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 Poland (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest paper industry finishing agents suppliers to Finland were Germany ($X), Sweden ($X) and Austria ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. The United States, Italy, Poland and Norway lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, Poland, 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

The average paper industry finishing agents import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Norway ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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