Scandinavia: Reel Cutting Slitter Market 2025

Reel Cutting Slitter Market Size in Scandinavia

In 2022, the Scandinavia reel cutting slitter market increased by 2.9% to $X, rising for the fourth year in a row after four years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Reel Cutting Slitter Production in Scandinavia

In value terms, reel cutting slitter production rose slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a mild decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 15%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Reel Cutting Slitter Exports

Exports in Scandinavia

In 2022, approx. X units of combined reel slitting and re-reeling cutting machines for paper and paperboard were exported in Scandinavia; with a decrease of -24.8% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 162%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, reel cutting slitter exports fell markedly to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 79%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Finland (X units) and Sweden (X units) prevails in exports structure, together generating 94% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Norway (X units), creating a 5.9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Sweden (with a CAGR of -2.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

In value terms, the largest reel cutting slitter supplying countries in Scandinavia were Sweden ($X), Finland ($X) and Norway ($X).

Sweden, with a CAGR of -4.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Scandinavia amounted to $X per unit, reducing by -15.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a slight increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 28%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per unit), while Norway ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Finland (+0.9%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Reel Cutting Slitter Imports

Imports in Scandinavia

After two years of growth, supplies from abroad of combined reel slitting and re-reeling cutting machines for paper and paperboard decreased by -19.7% to X units in 2022. Total imports indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 59% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, reel cutting slitter imports declined notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 76% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Finland (X units) and Sweden (X units) were the largest importers of combined reel slitting and re-reeling cutting machines for paper and paperboard in 2022, finishing at approx. 41% and 34% of total imports, respectively. It was distantly followed by Norway (X units), making up a 26% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Finland (with a CAGR of +2.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Sweden ($X), Norway ($X) and Finland ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022.

Sweden, with a CAGR of +5.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Scandinavia stood at $X per unit in 2022, falling by -4.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a mild descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the import price increased by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per unit), while Finland ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+3.8%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform