Finland: Market for Coated Printing and Writing Papers 2025

Market Size for Coated Printing and Writing Papers in Finland

The Finnish market for coated printing and writing papers skyrocketed to $X in 2021, growing by 91% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Coated Printing and Writing Papers in Finland

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper production expanded sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a abrupt contraction. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Coated Printing and Writing Papers

Exports from Finland

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of coated printing and writing papers increased by 5.2% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible decline. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper exports expanded sharply to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep setback. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), the United States (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of coated printing and writing paper exports from Finland, with a combined 44% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Belgium, Poland, Japan, Spain, Russia, Mexico, Egypt, France, Sweden and India, which together accounted for a further 34%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Egypt (with a CAGR of +30.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for coated printing and writing paper exported from Finland were Germany ($X), the United States ($X) and the UK ($X), with a combined 46% share of total exports. Belgium, Poland, Spain, Japan, Russia, France, Mexico, Sweden, Egypt and India lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 33%.

Egypt, with a CAGR of +26.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for coated printing and writing papers stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 7.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a slight descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 11% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the highest price was recorded for prices to the United States ($X per ton) and France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Egypt ($X per ton) and India ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium (-0.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Coated Printing and Writing Papers

Imports into Finland

In 2021, approx. X tons of coated printing and writing papers were imported into Finland; with a decrease of -3.7% on the previous year. Overall, imports continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 55%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper imports fell modestly to $X in 2021. In general, imports recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 4.5%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of coated printing and writing paper to Finland, with a 63% share of total imports. Moreover, coated printing and writing paper imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), fivefold. Sweden (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 7.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany amounted to +3.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+48.7% per year) and Sweden (-30.8% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of coated printing and writing papers to Finland, comprising 54% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Sweden, with a 9.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany totaled -1.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+33.7% per year) and Sweden (-28.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for coated printing and writing papers amounted to $X per ton, surging by 1.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average import price increased by 43%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 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, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Austria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+4.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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