Norway: Market for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Sheets 2025

Market Size for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Sheets in Norway

After three years of decline, the Norwegian market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets increased by 2.7% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, consumption saw a abrupt setback. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Sheets

Exports from Norway

In 2021, overseas shipments of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets were finally on the rise to reach X tons after four years of decline. Over the period under review, exports recorded a notable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 120%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports enjoyed a prominent expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Sweden (X tons) was the main destination for exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets from Norway, with a 78% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets to Sweden exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Denmark (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Sweden stood at +2.0%.

In value terms, Sweden ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets exports from Norway, comprising 78% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Denmark ($X), with a 19% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Sweden totaled +9.2%.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 42% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Denmark totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Sweden (+7.2%).

Imports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Sheets

Imports into Norway

Imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets into Norway declined to X tons in 2021, reducing by -7% on the previous year's figure. Overall, imports saw a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 0.6%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets rose rapidly to $X in 2021. In general, imports saw a drastic downturn. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Sweden (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets to Norway, with a 68% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets from Sweden exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Finland (X tons), fivefold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 7.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Sweden totaled -2.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Finland (-17.6% per year) and Germany (-6.8% per year).

In value terms, Sweden ($X) constituted the largest supplier of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets to Norway, comprising 64% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Finland ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 7.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Sweden totaled -5.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Finland (-19.3% per year) and Germany (-6.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 14% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a slight decrease. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat 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 France ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (+1.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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