Norway: Cellulose Fibrecement Sheet Market 2025

Cellulose Fibrecement Sheet Market Size in Norway

The Norwegian cellulose fibrecement sheet market reduced to $X in 2022, which is down by -12.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a deep slump. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Cellulose Fibrecement Sheet Production in Norway

In value terms, cellulose fibrecement sheet production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, faced a dramatic contraction. Cellulose fibrecement sheet production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cellulose Fibrecement Sheet Exports

Exports from Norway

In 2022, overseas shipments of sheets, panels and tiles of cellulose fibrecement decreased by -71.7% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports saw a significant decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 507%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cellulose fibrecement sheet exports declined sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a sharp setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 282% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Estonia (X tons), Denmark (X kg) and Gambia (X kg) were the main destinations of cellulose fibrecement sheet exports from Norway.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Estonia (with a CAGR of 0.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Estonia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for sheets, panels and tiles of cellulose fibrecement exports from Norway, comprising 56% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Denmark ($X), with a 28% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Estonia was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Denmark (-31.8% per year) and Gambia (+52.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cellulose fibrecement sheet export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 51% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 237%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Gambia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Denmark ($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 Gambia (+76.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cellulose Fibrecement Sheet Imports

Imports into Norway

In 2022, approx. X tons of sheets, panels and tiles of cellulose fibrecement were imported into Norway; falling by -8.3% on the previous year's figure. In general, imports, however, posted a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 105% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cellulose fibrecement sheet imports dropped markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 191% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Finland (X tons), Austria (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of cellulose fibrecement sheet imports to Norway, with a combined 86% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Austria (with a CAGR of +72.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Austria ($X), Finland ($X) and Hungary ($X) constituted the largest cellulose fibrecement sheet suppliers to Norway, together accounting for 83% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Austria, with a CAGR of +49.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average cellulose fibrecement sheet import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -9.8% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by 42% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Denmark (+7.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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