Scandinavia: Market for Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers 2025

Market Size for Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers in Scandinavia

For the third consecutive year, the Scandinavia market for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by -43.7% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, consumption showed a abrupt setback. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers in Scandinavia

In value terms, production of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers rose markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a abrupt shrinkage. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers

Exports in Scandinavia

After three years of decline, overseas shipments of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers increased by 42% to X tons in 2021. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a slight descent. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Sweden represented the main exporter of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers in Scandinavia, with the volume of exports resulting at X tons, which was approx. 63% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Finland (X tons) and Norway (X tons), together comprising a 37% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers exports from Sweden stood at -1.1%. At the same time, Finland (+92.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Finland emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Scandinavia, with a CAGR of +92.7% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Norway (-2.5%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Finland (+21 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Norway and Sweden saw its share reduced by -6.5% and -14% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, Sweden ($X) remains the largest uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers supplier in Scandinavia, comprising 64% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Finland ($X), with a 20% share of total exports.

In Sweden, exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers plunged by an average annual rate of -3.4% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Finland (+81.2% per year) and Norway (-4.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Scandinavia stood at $X per ton in 2021, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 11%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while Finland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Norway (-2.2%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers

Imports in Scandinavia

In 2021, purchases abroad of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers increased by 20% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 23%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a noticeable decline. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Sweden represented the key importer of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers in Scandinavia, with the volume of imports amounting to X tons, which was near 86% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Denmark (X tons), making up an 11% share of total imports. Finland (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Sweden was also the fastest-growing in terms of the uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers imports, with a CAGR of +3.0% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Denmark (+2.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Finland (-18.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Sweden and Denmark increased by +17 and +2 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Sweden ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers in Scandinavia, comprising 76% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Denmark ($X), with a 16% share of total imports.

In Sweden, imports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Denmark (+1.8% per year) and Finland (-6.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Scandinavia amounted to $X per ton, surging by 5.2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the import price increased by 11%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Finland ($X per ton), while Sweden ($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 (+14.6%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform