Finland: Market for Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers 2025

Market Size for Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers in Finland

The Finnish market for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers shrank markedly to $X in 2021, which is down by -43.9% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the market value increased by 9.8%. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers in Finland

In value terms, production of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers rose sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers

Exports from Finland

In 2021, exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers from Finland surged to X tons, jumping by 6,047% against 2020. In general, exports posted significant growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed a significant increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers from Finland, accounting for a 25% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Spain (X tons), with a 6.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States totaled +552.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+85.2% per year) and Spain (+138.2% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers exports from Finland, comprising 22% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the UK ($X), with a 10% share of total exports. It was followed by Spain, with a 7.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States stood at +472.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+75.7% per year) and Spain (+129.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers stood at $X per ton in 2021, falling by -14.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 20%. 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, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Italy ($X per ton) and China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United States ($X per ton) and South Africa ($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 South Africa (+1.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers

Imports into Finland

In 2021, the amount of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers imported into Finland declined to X tons, which is down by -13.6% compared with the previous year. In general, imports saw a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 77% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw a abrupt curtailment. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Sweden (X tons) constituted the largest uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers supplier to Finland, with a 68% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers from Sweden exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the UK (X tons), fourfold. Denmark (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 9.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Sweden amounted to -21.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (+2.4% per year) and Denmark (+51.5% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) constituted the largest supplier of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers to Finland, comprising 70% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Sweden ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Denmark, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the UK totaled +35.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Sweden (-22.7% per year) and Denmark (+45.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 194% against the previous year. In general, the import price posted a strong increase. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+32.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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