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

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

The Norwegian market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² surged to $X in 2021, with an increase of 663% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a abrupt decrease. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under X g/m² in Norway

In value terms, production of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² rose modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 6.7% against the previous year. Production of peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m²

Exports from Norway

In 2021, approx. X tons of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² were exported from Norway; picking up by 59% compared with 2020 figures. Over the period under review, exports posted strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 136% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports posted a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 119%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Sweden (X tons) was the main destination for exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² from Norway, with a 47% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² to Sweden exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Denmark (X tons), with a 20% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Sweden totaled +58.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+12.8% per year) and Denmark (+49.6% per year).

In value terms, Sweden ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Denmark ($X) constituted the largest markets for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² exported from Norway worldwide, together accounting for 86% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Sweden, with a CAGR of +71.4%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 10% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.6%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Romania ($X per ton) and Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Sweden ($X per ton) and Denmark ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (+64.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m²

Imports into Norway

Imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² into Norway skyrocketed to X tons in 2021, increasing by 487% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt slump. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports enjoyed a slight increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² to Norway, accounting for a 65% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X tons), twofold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 3.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Spain totaled +144.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (0.0% per year) and Germany (-33.2% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² to Norway, comprising 65% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Denmark, with a 6.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Spain totaled +103.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (0.0% per year) and Denmark (-7.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 123%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 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 the UK ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+29.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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