Scandinavia: Market for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Sheets 2024

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

For the third consecutive year, the Scandinavia market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by -2.8% to $X in 2021. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a pronounced descent. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

In value terms, production of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets reduced modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 5.4%. Over the period under review, production of reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

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

Exports in Scandinavia

In 2021, overseas shipments of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets increased by 11% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, exports, however, recorded a deep slump. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets expanded significantly to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, recorded a deep contraction. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the two major exporters of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets, namely Finland and Sweden, represented more than two-thirds of total export.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Finland (with a CAGR of -3.1%).

In value terms, Sweden ($X) and Finland ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021.

Among the main exporting countries, Finland, with a CAGR of -3.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Scandinavia amounted to $X per ton, surging by 2.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the export price increased by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 (-0.3%).

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

Imports in Scandinavia

After three years of decline, supplies from abroad of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets increased by 6.7% to X tons in 2021. Overall, imports, however, showed a abrupt downturn. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets expanded remarkably to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, recorded a deep slump. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Denmark (X tons) and Norway (X tons) were the main importers of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets in Scandinavia, together creating 69% of total imports. Finland (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a 15% share, followed by Sweden (14%).

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Sweden (with a CAGR of +0.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

In value terms, the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets importing markets in Scandinavia were Denmark ($X), Norway ($X) and Sweden ($X), with a combined 83% share of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Sweden, with a CAGR of -2.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

In 2021, the import price in Scandinavia amounted to $X per ton, leveling off at the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a slight descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the import price increased by 10%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Sweden ($X per ton) and Finland ($X per ton), while Denmark ($X per ton) and Norway ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Norway (-1.5%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform