Norway: Market for Pulp From Fibres Other Than Wood 2025

Market Size for Pulp From Fibres Other Than Wood in Norway

The Norwegian market for pulp from fibres other than wood expanded remarkably to $X in 2022, with an increase of 5.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Production of Pulp From Fibres Other Than Wood in Norway

In value terms, production of pulp from fibres other than wood totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Production of peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports of Pulp From Fibres Other Than Wood

Exports from Norway

In 2022, shipments abroad of pulp from fibres other than wood was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports posted significant growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of pulp from fibres other than wood surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a significant increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for exports of pulp from fibres other than wood from Norway, with a 72% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of pulp from fibres other than wood to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Mexico (X tons), more than tenfold. Romania (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 3.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (0.0% per year) and Romania (0.0% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for pulp from fibres other than wood exports from Norway, comprising 67% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mexico ($X), with a 10% share of total exports. It was followed by Romania, with a 4.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (0.0% per year) and Romania (0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for pulp from fibres other than wood amounted to $X per ton, waning by -51.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 182% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Finland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Finland (+11.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Pulp From Fibres Other Than Wood

Imports into Norway

For the third consecutive year, Norway recorded growth in purchases abroad of pulp from fibres other than wood, which increased by 3% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 88%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of pulp from fibres other than wood rose remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a mild decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 35% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of pulp from fibres other than wood to Norway, accounting for a 56% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of pulp from fibres other than wood from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Czech Republic (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the United States (X tons), with an 18% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (-1.6% per year) and the United States (-4.4% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pulp from fibres other than wood to Norway, comprising 74% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with a 9.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (-0.1% per year) and the Czech Republic (-2.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for pulp from fibres other than wood amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 9.1% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 48%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for the Czech Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+11.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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