Scandinavia: Filter Paper Market 2025

Filter Paper Market Size in Scandinavia

The Scandinavia filter paper market amounted to $X in 2021, growing by 7.9% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Filter Paper Production in Scandinavia

In value terms, filter paper production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 145%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Filter Paper Exports

Exports in Scandinavia

In 2021, overseas shipments of filter paper and paperboard cut to shape were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 8.1%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, filter paper exports rose significantly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a deep reduction. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Sweden was the major exporter of filter paper and paperboard cut to shape in Scandinavia, with the volume of exports accounting for X tons, which was near 85% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Finland (X tons), committing a 14% share of total exports.

Exports from Sweden decreased at an average annual rate of -3.0% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Finland (+8.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Finland emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Scandinavia, with a CAGR of +8.0% from 2012-2021. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Finland increased by +8.4 percentage points.

In value terms, Sweden ($X) remains the largest filter paper supplier in Scandinavia, comprising 96% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Finland ($X), with a 3.8% share of total exports.

In Sweden, filter paper exports shrank by an average annual rate of -9.1% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Scandinavia stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 2.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a abrupt shrinkage. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while Finland amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Finland (-4.4%).

Filter Paper Imports

Imports in Scandinavia

In 2021, the amount of filter paper and paperboard cut to shape imported in Scandinavia contracted slightly to X tons, with a decrease of -2.8% against 2020 figures. Overall, imports, however, showed mild growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 10% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, filter paper imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 24%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Sweden was the major importing country with an import of about X tons, which amounted to 59% of total imports. Finland (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 26% share, followed by Norway (16%).

Sweden experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of filter paper and paperboard cut to shape. At the same time, Norway (+4.7%) and Finland (+1.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Norway emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Scandinavia, with a CAGR of +4.7% from 2012-2021. While the share of Norway (+4.3 p.p.) and Finland (+1.7 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of Sweden (-6.1 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Sweden ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported filter paper and paperboard cut to shape in Scandinavia, comprising 67% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Finland ($X), with a 23% share of total imports.

In Sweden, filter paper imports declined by an average annual rate of -3.8% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Finland (+4.2% per year) and Norway (+1.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Scandinavia stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 26% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a noticeable setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 27% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Finland (+2.4%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform