Scandinavia: Non-Corrugated Paper Box Market 2025

Non-Corrugated Paper Box Market Size in Scandinavia

In 2022, the Scandinavia non-corrugated paper box market increased by 16% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Non-Corrugated Paper Box Production in Scandinavia

In value terms, non-corrugated paper box production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a noticeable decrease. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Non-Corrugated Paper Box Exports

Exports in Scandinavia

In 2022, overseas shipments of folding cartons, boxes and cases of non-corrugated paper or paperboard increased by 18% to X tons, rising for the sixth consecutive year after four years of decline. In general, exports, however, saw a abrupt setback. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-corrugated paper box exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Sweden was the key exporter of folding cartons, boxes and cases of non-corrugated paper or paperboard in Scandinavia, with the volume of exports resulting at X tons, which was near 71% of total exports in 2022. Norway (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Finland (X tons). All these countries together held near 29% share of total exports.

Exports from Sweden decreased at an average annual rate of -7.2% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Norway (+8.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Norway emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Scandinavia, with a CAGR of +8.8% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Finland (-4.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Norway (+15 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Sweden saw its share reduced by -15.7% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Sweden ($X) remains the largest non-corrugated paper box supplier in Scandinavia, comprising 74% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Norway ($X), with a 16% share of total exports.

In Sweden, non-corrugated paper box exports contracted by an average annual rate of -6.8% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Norway (+8.3% per year) and Finland (-5.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Scandinavia amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -1.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 16%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Finland ($X per ton), while Norway ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+0.5%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Non-Corrugated Paper Box Imports

Imports in Scandinavia

In 2022, supplies from abroad of folding cartons, boxes and cases of non-corrugated paper or paperboard decreased by -6.4% to X tons, falling for the fourth year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, imports continue to indicate a mild downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-corrugated paper box imports rose to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a mild setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 14%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Sweden (X tons) and Norway (X tons) were the main importers of folding cartons, boxes and cases of non-corrugated paper or paperboard in Scandinavia, together making up 87% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Finland (X tons), comprising a 13% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Sweden (with a CAGR of +2.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

In value terms, Sweden ($X), Norway ($X) and Finland ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together accounting for 99.9% of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Sweden, with a CAGR of +0.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Scandinavia stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 9.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 15%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Finland ($X per ton), while Norway ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Finland (+3.6%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform