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

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

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Scandinavia market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m², when its value decreased by -80.9% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption saw a abrupt slump. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

In value terms, production of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² plummeted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 9.1%. Over the period under review, production of attained the peak level 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 under 40 g/m²

Exports in Scandinavia

In 2021, the amount of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² exported in Scandinavia skyrocketed to X tons, jumping by 19% on the previous year. In general, exports recorded buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 79% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports posted a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 34%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

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

Finland was also the fastest-growing in terms of the graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² exports, with a CAGR of +8.1% from 2012 to 2021. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Finland ($X) also remains the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² supplier in Scandinavia.

In Finland, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² expanded at an average annual rate of +7.9% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Scandinavia amounted to $X per ton, surging by 9.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the export price increased by 72%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Finland.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Finland amounted to -0.3% per year.

Imports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m²

Imports in Scandinavia

In 2021, overseas purchases of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² decreased by -4.3% to X tons, falling for the eighth consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, imports faced a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 21% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² shrank to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 24% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Denmark (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) represented the main importers of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² in Scandinavia, together finishing at near 80% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Norway (X tons), mixing up a 16% share of total imports. Finland (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Finland (with a CAGR of -1.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

In value terms, Sweden ($X), Denmark ($X) and Norway ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, with a combined 92% share of total imports. Finland lagged somewhat behind, accounting for a further 6.6%.

Among the main importing countries, Finland, with a CAGR of +9.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, 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 ton in 2021, surging by 4.4% against the previous year. Import price indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, import price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² increased by +50.3% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the import price increased by 44% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Finland ($X per ton), while Denmark ($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 (+11.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform