Norway: Paper Tablecloths Market 2025

Paper Tablecloths Market Size in Norway

In 2021, after four years of decline, there was significant growth in the Norwegian paper tablecloths market, when its value increased by 12% to $X. In general, consumption recorded a pronounced curtailment. Paper tablecloths consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Paper Tablecloths Exports

Exports from Norway

In 2021, exports of paper tablecloths and serviettes from Norway shrank remarkably to X tons, reducing by -58.3% on 2020. In general, exports saw a significant decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 134%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, paper tablecloths exports dropped remarkably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a dramatic decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 72%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Sweden (X tons) was the main destination for paper tablecloths exports from Norway, accounting for a 79% share of total exports. Moreover, paper tablecloths exports to Sweden exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Denmark (X tons), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Singapore (X tons), with a 5.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Sweden stood at -30.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Denmark (+41.7% per year) and Singapore (0.0% per year).

In value terms, Sweden ($X) remains the key foreign market for paper tablecloths and serviettes exports from Norway, comprising 71% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Denmark ($X), with a 20% share of total exports. It was followed by Singapore, with a 3.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Sweden amounted to -26.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Denmark (+50.1% per year) and Singapore (0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average paper tablecloths export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 81% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +8.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, paper tablecloths export price increased by +97.5% against 2019 indices. 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 Poland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Singapore ($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 Poland (+17.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Paper Tablecloths Imports

Imports into Norway

In 2021, imports of paper tablecloths and serviettes into Norway fell to X tons, with a decrease of -1.6% against the previous year. Overall, imports saw a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 10% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, paper tablecloths imports stood at $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw a perceptible decrease. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) were the main suppliers of paper tablecloths imports to Norway, together comprising 74% of total imports. Denmark, Slovakia, the Netherlands, Italy, China and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 22%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Italy (with a CAGR of +34.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of paper tablecloths and serviettes to Norway, comprising 45% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Poland ($X), with a 21% share of total imports. It was followed by Denmark, with an 8.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany stood at -3.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (+5.5% per year) and Denmark (-4.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average paper tablecloths import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a noticeable reduction. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+5.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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