Norway: Market for Coated Printing and Writing Papers 2024

Market Size for Coated Printing and Writing Papers in Norway

In 2021, the Norwegian market for coated printing and writing papers decreased by -12.4% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Coated Printing and Writing Papers in Norway

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper production shrank to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 14%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X, and then shrank in the following year.

Exports of Coated Printing and Writing Papers

Exports from Norway

In 2021, after six years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of coated printing and writing papers, when their volume increased by 121% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a dramatic decline. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, faced a dramatic slump. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for coated printing and writing paper exports from Norway, with a 59% share of total exports. Moreover, coated printing and writing paper exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, India (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Sweden (X tons), with a 6.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States amounted to +3.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: India (+3.7% per year) and Sweden (-39.3% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for coated printing and writing papers exports from Norway, comprising 45% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Sweden, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: India (+0.2% per year) and Sweden (-34.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for coated printing and writing papers stood at $X per ton in 2021, which is down by -32.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a slight descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 24%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to South Africa (+87.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Coated Printing and Writing Papers

Imports into Norway

In 2021, approx. X tons of coated printing and writing papers were imported into Norway; falling by -9.9% against 2020 figures. In general, imports showed a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 11% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper imports rose modestly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 13%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Finland (X tons), Sweden (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of coated printing and writing paper imports to Norway, with a combined 84% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Austria, China, Portugal and Belgium, which together accounted for a further 13%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Portugal (with a CAGR of +19.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Sweden ($X), Finland ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the largest coated printing and writing paper suppliers to Norway, with a combined 76% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Austria, China, Portugal and Belgium, which together accounted for a further 14%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Portugal, with a CAGR of +16.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for coated printing and writing papers amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 16% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+1.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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