Finland: Market for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m² 2025

Market Size for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m² in Finland

The Finnish market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² dropped to $X in 2021, which is down by -10.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a drastic downturn. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under X g/m² in Finland

In value terms, production of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² contracted slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 38% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

Exports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m²

Exports from Finland

In 2021, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² from Finland surged to X tons, increasing by 18% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, exports posted a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 79% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Canada (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² from Finland, with a combined 59% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Canada (with a CAGR of +70.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Germany ($X) and Canada ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² exported from Finland worldwide, together comprising 61% of total exports.

Canada, with a CAGR of +72.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of 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 graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 9% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 74%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to the Netherlands ($X per ton) and the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to India ($X per ton) and Brazil ($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 the United States (+1.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m²

Imports into Finland

Imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² into Finland fell sharply to X tons in 2021, which is down by -72.7% against 2020. In general, imports continue to indicate a mild downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 419% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² declined markedly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 124% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2020, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Denmark (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² to Finland, together comprising 82% of total imports. Canada, the Netherlands, China and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 17%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Canada (with a CAGR of +172.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² to Finland, comprising 44% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Denmark ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 17% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States totaled +33.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Denmark (+16.1% per year) and Germany (+25.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² amounted to $X per ton, growing by 183% against the previous year. In general, the import price enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 186%. The import price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

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 the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+19.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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