Scandinavia: Market for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls 2025

Market Size for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls in Scandinavia

The Scandinavia market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls expanded rapidly to $X in 2021, increasing by 5.4% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded a drastic downturn. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight X-150 g/m2 in Rolls in Scandinavia

In value terms, production of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 26%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls

Exports in Scandinavia

In 2021, approx. X tons of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls were exported in Scandinavia; growing by 3.4% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, exports, however, saw a noticeable downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 30% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls expanded rapidly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 17%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Finland represented the key exporter of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls in Scandinavia, with the volume of exports amounting to X tons, which was near 73% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Sweden (X tons), constituting a 27% share of total exports.

Finland was also the fastest-growing in terms of the graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls exports, with a CAGR of -3.8% from 2012 to 2021. Sweden (-5.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Finland (+4.3 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Sweden (-4.2 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Finland ($X) remains the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls supplier in Scandinavia, comprising 70% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Sweden ($X), with a 30% share of total exports.

In Finland, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls plunged by an average annual rate of -4.6% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Scandinavia amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 4.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the export price increased by 47%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2021, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while Finland stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (-0.1%).

Imports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls

Imports in Scandinavia

In 2021, overseas purchases of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, imports, however, showed a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 42%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Norway represented the main importer of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls in Scandinavia, with the volume of imports reaching X tons, which was near 48% of total imports in 2021. Denmark (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 27% share, followed by Sweden (21%). Finland (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Norway (with a CAGR of +0.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, Denmark ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls in Scandinavia, comprising 52% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Sweden ($X), with a 21% share of total imports. It was followed by Norway, with a 21% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Denmark totaled -6.9%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Sweden (-4.4% per year) and Norway (-3.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Scandinavia amounted to $X per ton, rising by 23% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the import price increased by 45%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per ton), while Norway ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Denmark (+6.4%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform