Norway: Market for Finishing Agents Used In The Paper Industry 2024

Market Size for Finishing Agents Used In The Paper Industry in Norway

The Norwegian paper industry finishing agents market contracted to $X in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Finishing Agents Used In The Paper Industry in Norway

In value terms, paper industry finishing agents production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by X%. Paper industry finishing agents production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Finishing Agents Used In The Paper Industry

Exports from Norway

In 2022, approx. X tons of finishing agents used in the paper industry were exported from Norway; reducing by X% on 2021 figures. Overall, exports showed a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, paper industry finishing agents exports dropped to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Finland (X tons) were the main destinations of paper industry finishing agents exports from Norway, together comprising X% of total exports. Sweden and the UK 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 Sweden (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Finland ($X) constituted the largest markets for paper industry finishing agents exported from Norway worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Sweden and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Sweden, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average paper industry finishing agents export price amounted to $X per ton, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Sweden ($X per ton) and the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Finland ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Finishing Agents Used In The Paper Industry

Imports into Norway

In 2022, supplies from abroad of finishing agents used in the paper industry was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, paper industry finishing agents imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Sweden (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of paper industry finishing agents to Norway, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, paper industry finishing agents imports from Sweden exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Denmark (X tons), twofold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Sweden totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Denmark (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest paper industry finishing agents suppliers to Norway were Sweden ($X), Germany ($X) and Denmark ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports.

Denmark, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average paper industry finishing agents import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a tangible increase 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, paper industry finishing agents import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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