Finland: Market for Printing and Writing Paper 2024

Market Size for Printing and Writing Paper in Finland

In 2022, the Finnish printing and writing paper market decreased by 99.9% to less than $X, falling for the third year in a row after four years of growth. In general, consumption showed a noticeable contraction. Printing and writing paper consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Printing and Writing Paper in Finland

In value terms, printing and writing paper production contracted dramatically to less than $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 12%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Printing and Writing Paper

Exports from Finland

In 2022, approx. X tons of printing and writing paper were exported from Finland; declining by -42.7% on the previous year. Overall, exports showed a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 18%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, printing and writing paper exports fell dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of printing and writing paper exports from Finland, together accounting for 50% of total exports. The UK, Poland, Spain, Egypt, France, Denmark, Mexico, Sweden, Italy and Australia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 31%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Egypt (with a CAGR of +14.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for printing and writing paper exported from Finland were the United States ($X), Germany ($X) and the UK ($X), with a combined 50% share of total exports. Belgium, Poland, Spain, France, Egypt, Sweden, Mexico, Italy, Denmark and Australia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 30%.

Among the main countries of destination, Egypt, with a CAGR of +12.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average printing and writing paper export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 25% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.3%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Egypt ($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 the UK (+2.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Printing and Writing Paper

Imports into Finland

In 2022, approx. X tons of printing and writing paper were imported into Finland; surging by 6.1% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 41%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, printing and writing paper imports rose sharply to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Sweden (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main suppliers of printing and writing paper imports to Finland, with a combined 69% share of total imports. France, Portugal, the Netherlands, Poland and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 22%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +32.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest printing and writing paper suppliers to Finland were Germany ($X), Sweden ($X) and Austria ($X), with a combined 64% share of total imports. France, the Netherlands, Portugal, Poland and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 17%.

Among the main suppliers, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +23.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average printing and writing paper import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 25% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Sweden ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($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 (+3.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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