Scandinavia: Office Supply Market 2024

Office Supply Market Size in Scandinavia

The Scandinavia office supply market declined modestly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -2.1% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a abrupt downturn. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Office Supply Production in Scandinavia

In value terms, office supply production dropped notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production faced a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 2.8%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Office Supply Exports

Exports in Scandinavia

In 2022, exports of office or school supplies of plastics in Scandinavia reduced rapidly to X tons, which is down by -29.4% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports saw a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 18%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, office supply exports contracted remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 6.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Sweden dominates exports structure, amounting to X tons, which was near 89% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Finland (X tons), generating a 7.5% share of total exports. Norway (X tons) took a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to office supply exports from Sweden stood at -12.0%. Finland (-5.0%) and Norway (-12.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Finland increased by +3.9 percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Sweden ($X) remains the largest office supply supplier in Scandinavia, comprising 90% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Finland ($X), with a 7.2% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Sweden amounted to -9.2%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Finland (-3.0% per year) and Norway (-13.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Scandinavia amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 20% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.0%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while Norway ($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 (+3.2%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Office Supply Imports

Imports in Scandinavia

In 2022, approx. X tons of office or school supplies of plastics were imported in Scandinavia; declining by -5.9% on the previous year. Overall, imports showed a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 6.6% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, office supply imports reduced slightly to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 5.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Sweden (X tons) represented the key importer of office or school supplies of plastics, generating 52% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Norway (X tons) and Finland (X tons), together creating a 48% share of total imports.

Sweden was also the fastest-growing in terms of the office or school supplies of plastics imports, with a CAGR of -5.1% from 2012 to 2022. Finland (-6.0%) and Norway (-8.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Sweden (+6.7 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Norway (-7.6 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Sweden ($X), Norway ($X) and Finland ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022.

In terms of the main importing countries, Sweden, with a CAGR of -5.1%, 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 2022, the import price in Scandinavia amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 2.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 7.8%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 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 ($X per ton), while Finland ($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 (+0.3%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform