Scandinavia: Market for Non-Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Plastics 2025

Market Size for Non-Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Plastics in Scandinavia

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Scandinavia market for non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics, when its value decreased by -10.9% to $X. In general, consumption recorded a mild slump. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Non-Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Plastics in Scandinavia

In value terms, production of non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by 28% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Non-Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Plastics

Exports in Scandinavia

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics decreased by -12.1% to X tons in 2022. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 14%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, exports of non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics totaled $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 35%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Finland (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) were the main exporters of non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics in Scandinavia, together achieving 80% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Norway (X tons), committing a 20% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Sweden (with a CAGR of +8.5%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, the largest non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics supplying countries in Scandinavia were Finland ($X), Sweden ($X) and Norway ($X).

In terms of the main exporting countries, Sweden, with a CAGR of +8.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Scandinavia stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 18%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: 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 Finland (+0.6%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Non-Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Plastics

Imports in Scandinavia

Imports of non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics declined to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of -10.4% on the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, imports of non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics declined modestly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Sweden represented the largest importer of non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics in Scandinavia, with the volume of imports finishing at X tons, which was approx. 55% of total imports in 2022. Norway (X tons) took a 27% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Finland (18%).

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics imports into Sweden stood at +2.2%. At the same time, Finland (+2.4%) and Norway (+1.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Finland emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Scandinavia, with a CAGR of +2.4% from 2012-2022. Sweden (+1.6 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Norway saw its share reduced by -2.4% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics importing markets in Scandinavia were Sweden ($X), Norway ($X) and Finland ($X), with a combined 99.9% share of total imports.

Finland, with a CAGR of +1.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Scandinavia amounted to $X per ton, rising by 8.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 17%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Norway ($X per ton), while Sweden ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Norway (-0.2%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform