Norway: Fibreboard Market 2024

Fibreboard Market Size in Norway

In 2022, the Norwegian fibreboard market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Fibreboard consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Fibreboard Production in Norway

In value terms, fibreboard production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Fibreboard Exports

Exports from Norway

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of fibreboard, when their volume decreased by X% to X cubic meters. Overall, total exports indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X cubic meters in 2021, and then fell markedly in the following year.

In value terms, fibreboard exports declined remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

Sweden (X cubic meters), Denmark (X cubic meters) and Finland (X cubic meters) were the main destinations of fibreboard exports from Norway, together accounting for X% of total exports. Belgium, Saudi Arabia, Lithuania, Oman and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Lithuania (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Denmark ($X), Sweden ($X) and Finland ($X) were the largest markets for fibreboard exported from Norway worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

Denmark, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among 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 fibreboard export price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, fibreboard export price increased by X% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Denmark (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fibreboard Imports

Imports into Norway

In 2022, approx. X cubic meters of fibreboard were imported into Norway; with a decrease of X% on 2021. In general, imports saw a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X cubic meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fibreboard imports fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then shrank in the following year.

Imports by Country

Germany (X cubic meters), Belgium (X cubic meters) and Poland (X cubic meters) were the main suppliers of fibreboard imports to Norway, with a combined X% share of total imports. Spain, Sweden, France and Ireland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), Germany ($X) and Sweden ($X) appeared to be the largest fibreboard suppliers to Norway, with a combined X% share of total imports. Poland, Spain, France and Ireland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, Spain, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 fibreboard import price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. 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 Belgium ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Poland ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ireland (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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