Finland: Market for Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers 2024

Market Size for Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers in Finland

In 2021, the Finnish market for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers decreased by -3.8% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a perceptible decline. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers in Finland

In value terms, production of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers fell modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 31%. Production of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers

Exports from Finland

In 2021, approx. X tons of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers were exported from Finland; surging by 6.6% against the year before. In general, exports, however, showed a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers rose rapidly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 18% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers from Finland, together comprising 43% of total exports. Belgium, Russia, Turkey, France, Switzerland, Ukraine, Algeria, Poland, Morocco and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 41%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Switzerland (with a CAGR of +87.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for uncoated wood free printing and writing paper exported from Finland were the UK ($X), Germany ($X) and the United States ($X), together comprising 44% of total exports. Belgium, Russia, Turkey, Switzerland, France, Ukraine, Algeria, Poland, Sweden and Morocco lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 38%.

Switzerland, with a CAGR of +76.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 uncoated wood free printing and writing papers stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 5.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 49%. As a result, the export price attained 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, the highest price was recorded for prices to Switzerland ($X per ton) and the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($X per ton) and Algeria ($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 Germany (-0.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers

Imports into Finland

In 2021, purchases abroad of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers increased by 17% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a pronounced descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 29%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers expanded rapidly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, saw a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest uncoated wood free printing and writing paper supplier to Finland, with a 54% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Sweden (X tons), threefold. Poland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany amounted to +1.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Sweden (-10.6% per year) and Poland (-4.7% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers to Finland, comprising 47% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Sweden ($X), with a 20% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 7.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Sweden (-10.9% per year) and Italy (+17.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers stood at $X per ton in 2021, which is down by -8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by 23% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+1.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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