Norway: Self-Adhesive Paper Market 2025

Self-Adhesive Paper Market Size in Norway

The Norwegian self-adhesive paper market totaled $X in 2021, surging by 7.5% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Self-adhesive paper consumption peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Self-Adhesive Paper Exports

Exports from Norway

In 2021, overseas shipments of self-adhesive paper and paperboard increased by 111% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports posted mild growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 163%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, self-adhesive paper exports dropped slightly to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 98% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Sweden (X tons) was the main destination for self-adhesive paper exports from Norway, with a 86% share of total exports. Moreover, self-adhesive paper exports to Sweden exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Luxembourg (X kg), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Denmark (X kg), with a 2.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Sweden stood at +10.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Luxembourg (0.0% per year) and Denmark (-20.2% per year).

In value terms, Sweden ($X) remains the key foreign market for self-adhesive paper and paperboard exports from Norway, comprising 80% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Denmark ($X), with a 3.2% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 3.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Sweden totaled +4.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Denmark (-15.2% per year) and Germany (+35.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average self-adhesive paper export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -53.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average export price increased by 107%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Luxembourg ($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 Denmark (+6.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Self-Adhesive Paper Imports

Imports into Norway

In 2021, purchases abroad of self-adhesive paper and paperboard increased by 0.8% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 12%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, self-adhesive paper imports totaled $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 12% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Sweden (X tons), Poland (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of self-adhesive paper imports to Norway, with a combined 56% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +67.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Japan ($X), Sweden ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the largest self-adhesive paper suppliers to Norway, with a combined 47% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Poland, France, Luxembourg, Denmark, Italy, the United States, Finland and the UK, which together accounted for a further 44%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +67.1%, saw 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 self-adhesive paper import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 7.7% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.6%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 13%. The import price peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

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 Japan ($X per ton), while the price for Denmark ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+8.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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