Scandinavia: Paper Tablecloths Market 2025

Paper Tablecloths Market Size in Scandinavia

In 2021, the Scandinavia paper tablecloths market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, consumption, however, recorded a noticeable slump. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Paper Tablecloths Production in Scandinavia

In value terms, paper tablecloths production fell modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 82%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Paper Tablecloths Exports

Exports in Scandinavia

In 2021, approx. X tons of paper tablecloths and serviettes were exported in Scandinavia; dropping by -2.5% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports recorded a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. 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, paper tablecloths exports rose sharply to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 12%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Sweden (X tons) and Denmark (X tons) dominates exports structure, together constituting 95% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Finland (X tons), comprising a 4.5% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Denmark (with a CAGR of +6.3%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

In value terms, Denmark ($X), Sweden ($X) and Finland ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, with a combined 99% share of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, Denmark, with a CAGR of +5.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Scandinavia amounted to $X per ton, surging by 11% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.9%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the export price increased by 28%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per ton), while Sweden ($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 (+4.2%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Paper Tablecloths Imports

Imports in Scandinavia

In 2021, approx. X tons of paper tablecloths and serviettes were imported in Scandinavia; growing by 4.3% against the previous year. In general, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 9.5%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, paper tablecloths imports reached $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a mild decline. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Sweden (X tons) and Denmark (X tons) represented roughly 72% of total imports in 2021. Norway (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, distantly followed by Finland (X tons). All these countries together held near 26% share of total imports. Iceland (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Iceland (with a CAGR of +8.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, the largest paper tablecloths importing markets in Scandinavia were Denmark ($X), Sweden ($X) and Norway ($X), together accounting for 90% of total imports. Finland and Iceland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 9.9%.

Among the main importing countries, Iceland, with a CAGR of +5.2%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 7.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a slight contraction. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Norway ($X per ton), while Sweden ($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 (+0.2%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform