Scandinavia: Uncoated Filter Paper Market 2025

Uncoated Filter Paper Market Size in Scandinavia

The Scandinavia uncoated filter paper market rose to $X in 2022, picking up by 3.9% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a perceptible contraction. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Uncoated Filter Paper Production in Scandinavia

In value terms, uncoated filter paper production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by 18%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Uncoated Filter Paper Exports

Exports in Scandinavia

In 2022, overseas shipments of uncoated filter paper and paperboard increased by 12% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports, however, recorded a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 82%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, uncoated filter paper exports reduced to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Sweden (X tons) represented the main exporter of uncoated filter paper and paperboard in Scandinavia, comprising 99% of total export.

Sweden was also the fastest-growing in terms of the uncoated filter paper and paperboard exports, with a CAGR of -1.2% from 2012 to 2022. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Sweden ($X) also remains the largest uncoated filter paper supplier in Scandinavia.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Sweden stood at -6.4%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Scandinavia amounted to $X per ton, falling by -17.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 45% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Sweden amounted to -5.3% per year.

Uncoated Filter Paper Imports

Imports in Scandinavia

In 2022, approx. X tons of uncoated filter paper and paperboard were imported in Scandinavia; picking up by 11% on 2021 figures. Overall, imports, however, showed a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, uncoated filter paper imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Finland prevails in imports structure, amounting to X tons, which was near 87% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Sweden (X tons), committing a 9.9% share of total imports. Norway (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

Finland experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of uncoated filter paper and paperboard. Sweden (-11.6%) and Norway (-22.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Finland (+33 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Sweden and Norway saw its share reduced by -12.5% and -20.1% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Finland ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported uncoated filter paper and paperboard in Scandinavia, comprising 70% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Sweden ($X), with a 27% share of total imports.

In Finland, uncoated filter paper imports increased at an average annual rate of +11.5% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Sweden (-9.1% per year) and Norway (-14.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Scandinavia amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 78% against the previous year. Import price indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, uncoated filter paper import price increased by +85.5% against 2019 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while Finland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Finland (+10.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform