Finland: Handmade Paper Market 2025

Handmade Paper Market Size in Finland

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in the Finnish handmade paper market, when its value increased by 2,949% to $X. In general, consumption posted a significant expansion. Handmade paper consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Handmade Paper Exports

Exports from Finland

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of handmade paper and paperboard decreased by -61.3% to X kg in 2021. In general, exports, however, showed mild growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 885%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X kg, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, handmade paper exports contracted slightly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 312% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

South Korea (X kg) was the main destination for handmade paper exports from Finland, accounting for a 58% share of total exports. Moreover, handmade paper exports to South Korea exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Russia (X kg), twofold. Switzerland (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 7.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to South Korea amounted to +69.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Russia (-4.6% per year) and Switzerland (-15.9% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the key foreign market for handmade paper and paperboard exports from Finland, comprising 97% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Norway ($X), with a 0.7% share of total exports. It was followed by South Korea, with a 0.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Russia stood at -8.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Norway (+9.1% per year) and South Korea (+41.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average handmade paper export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 146% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by 575% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to South Korea ($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 China (+18.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Handmade Paper Imports

Imports into Finland

In 2021, supplies from abroad of handmade paper and paperboard increased by 1,239% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a significant increase. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, handmade paper imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports posted significant growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Denmark (X tons) constituted the largest handmade paper supplier to Finland, accounting for a 80% share of total imports. Moreover, handmade paper imports from Denmark exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Sweden (X tons), tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the UK (X kg), with a 4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Denmark stood at +176.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Sweden (+20.7% per year) and the UK (+126.7% per year).

In value terms, Denmark ($X) constituted the largest supplier of handmade paper and paperboard to Finland, comprising 90% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($X), with a 3.3% share of total imports. It was followed by Sweden, with a 2.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Denmark stood at +135.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (+120.3% per year) and Sweden (+10.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average handmade paper import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 148% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a pronounced curtailment. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat 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 Denmark ($X per ton), while the price for the United States ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+0.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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