Scandinavia: Market for Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers 2025

Market Size for Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers in Scandinavia

The Scandinavia market for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers declined to $X in 2021, with a decrease of -10.8% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 2.7% against the previous year. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers in Scandinavia

In value terms, production of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers reduced markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 15%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers

Exports in Scandinavia

In 2021, overseas shipments of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers increased by 8.7% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after seven years of decline. In general, exports, however, recorded a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers amounted to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a abrupt descent. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Finland represented the key exporting country with an export of about X tons, which amounted to 63% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Sweden (X tons), committing a 36% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Finland (with a CAGR of -3.1%).

In value terms, Finland ($X) and Sweden ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Finland, with a CAGR of -3.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Scandinavia amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 4.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 27% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2021, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (-0.3%).

Imports of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers

Imports in Scandinavia

In 2021, supplies from abroad of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 13%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a abrupt contraction. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Norway (X tons) and Denmark (X tons) were the largest importers of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers in Scandinavia, together achieving 69% of total imports. Sweden (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, distantly followed by Finland (X tons). All these countries together held near 30% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Sweden (with a CAGR of +0.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

In value terms, the largest uncoated wood free printing and writing paper importing markets in Scandinavia were Denmark ($X), Norway ($X) and Sweden ($X), together accounting for 87% of total imports.

Sweden, with a CAGR of -3.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Scandinavia stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 8.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a mild slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 17%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure 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, the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per ton), while Norway ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Denmark (+1.8%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform