Finland: Market for Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp 2024

Market Size for Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp in Finland

In 2022, the Finnish paper pulp moulded articles market increased by 6.1% to $X, rising for the seventh year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Paper pulp moulded articles consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp in Finland

In value terms, paper pulp moulded articles production rose remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 88% against the previous year. Paper pulp moulded articles production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp

Exports from Finland

In 2022, the amount of moulded or pressed articles of paper pulp exported from Finland reached X tons, surging by 14% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 290% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, paper pulp moulded articles exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports posted a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 237% 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 the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Sweden (X tons) was the main destination for paper pulp moulded articles exports from Finland, with a 60% share of total exports. Moreover, paper pulp moulded articles exports to Sweden exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Norway (X tons), fourfold. Denmark (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Sweden stood at -5.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Norway (+205.8% per year) and Denmark (+1.9% per year).

In value terms, Sweden ($X) remains the key foreign market for moulded or pressed articles of paper pulp exports from Finland, comprising 51% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Norway ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Denmark, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Sweden amounted to +4.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Norway (+169.8% per year) and Denmark (+11.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average paper pulp moulded articles export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price posted strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 223%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Latvia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Sweden ($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 Australia (+17.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp

Imports into Finland

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of moulded or pressed articles of paper pulp, when their volume decreased by -5.6% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 46%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, paper pulp moulded articles imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, enjoyed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 32%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Denmark (X tons) constituted the largest paper pulp moulded articles supplier to Finland, with a 37% share of total imports. Moreover, paper pulp moulded articles imports from Denmark exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Russia (X tons), threefold. China (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Denmark totaled +21.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Russia (+4.0% per year) and China (+20.1% per year).

In value terms, the largest paper pulp moulded articles suppliers to Finland were Denmark ($X), China ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined 68% share of total imports. Germany, Russia, France, Sweden, Estonia and Lithuania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 24%.

France, with a CAGR of +46.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average paper pulp moulded articles import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 25% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by 25%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 Sweden ($X per ton), while the price for Lithuania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+8.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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