Norway: Wallpaper Market 2024

Wallpaper Market Size in Norway

In 2021, the Norwegian wallpaper market increased by 21% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Wallpaper Exports

Exports from Norway

In 2021, approx. X tons of wallpaper and wall coverings were exported from Norway; declining by -36.1% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 167% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, wallpaper exports dropped to $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 82%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Sweden (X tons), Denmark (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main destinations of wallpaper exports from Norway, with a combined 80% share of total exports. Greece, the United Arab Emirates, Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 13%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Greece (with a CAGR of +99.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Denmark ($X) remains the key foreign market for wallpaper and wall coverings exports from Norway, comprising 47% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 23% share of total exports. It was followed by Sweden, with a 9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Denmark amounted to -8.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+14.2% per year) and Sweden (-14.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average wallpaper export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 46% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw perceptible growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 46% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Sweden ($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 the Netherlands (+2.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Wallpaper Imports

Imports into Norway

In 2021, overseas purchases of wallpaper and wall coverings increased by 0.6% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 17%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, wallpaper imports soared to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Sweden (X tons) constituted the largest wallpaper supplier to Norway, accounting for a 72% share of total imports. Moreover, wallpaper imports from Sweden exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), ninefold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 7.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Sweden stood at +11.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (-9.6% per year) and Germany (-13.2% per year).

In value terms, Sweden ($X) constituted the largest supplier of wallpaper and wall coverings to Norway, comprising 69% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 6.1% share of total imports. It was followed by the UK, with a 5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Sweden totaled +11.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (-7.4% per year) and the UK (-9.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average wallpaper import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 20% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.0%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 the UK ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+8.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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