Norway: Composite Paperboard Market 2025

Composite Paperboard Market Size in Norway

In 2021, the Norwegian composite paperboard market increased by 18% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, the total consumption indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +18.8% against 2019 indices. Composite paperboard consumption peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Composite Paperboard Exports

Exports from Norway

Composite paperboard exports from Norway dropped remarkably to X tons in 2021, declining by -84.8% on the previous year. Overall, exports recorded a dramatic slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 157%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, composite paperboard exports dropped dramatically to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports faced a significant curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 105%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Sweden (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main destinations of composite paperboard exports from Norway.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the United States (with a CAGR of +49.5%).

In value terms, the United States ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for composite paper and paperboard exports from Norway, comprising 89% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Sweden ($X), with an 11% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States totaled +65.3%.

Export Prices by Country

The average composite paperboard export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 318% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price posted a prominent increase. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Sweden totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Iceland (+21.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Composite Paperboard Imports

Imports into Norway

In 2021, purchases abroad of composite paper and paperboard increased by 4.2% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +21.9% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 53%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, composite paperboard imports surged to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 44% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Sweden (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of composite paperboard imports to Norway, together accounting for 82% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of +32.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Sweden ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X) were the largest composite paperboard suppliers to Norway, with a combined 72% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, France, with a CAGR of +24.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average composite paperboard import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable curtailment. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Finland ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Finland (+0.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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