Finland: Newsprint Market Overview 2021

Newsprint Market Size in Finland

The Finnish newsprint market surged to $X in 2020, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption posted a mild expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2009 to 2020, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Newsprint Production in Finland

In value terms, newsprint production declined notably to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. In general, production continues to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 when the production volume increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, production failed to regain the momentum.

Newsprint Exports

Exports from Finland

In 2020, the amount of newsprint exported from Finland dropped notably to X tonnes, with a decrease of -X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports saw a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports reached the peak figure at X tonnes in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, newsprint exports contracted rapidly to $X in 2020. Overall, exports recorded a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tonnes), Spain (X tonnes) and Belgium (X tonnes) were the main destinations of newsprint exports from Finland, with a combined X% share of total exports. Poland, Australia, Myanmar, Romania, the UK, China and Taiwan (Chinese) lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in Romania, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Spain ($X) and Belgium ($X) constituted the largest markets for newsprint exported from Finland worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Australia, Poland, Romania, Myanmar, the UK, Taiwan (Chinese) and China, which together accounted for a further X (+X% per year) saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average newsprint export price stood at $X per tonne in 2020, which is down by -X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X% year-to-year. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2020, the highest prices were recorded for prices to Romania ($X per tonne) and Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to China ($X per tonne) and Spain ($X per tonne) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Taiwan (Chinese), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Newsprint Imports

Imports into Finland

In 2020, supplies from abroad of newsprint was finally on the rise to reach X tonnes after two years of decline. In general, imports, however, showed a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tonnes. From 2012 to 2020, the growth imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, newsprint imports reached $X in 2020. Overall, imports, however, showed a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2012 to 2020, the growth imports failed to regain the momentum.

Imports by Country

Sweden (X tonnes), Russia (X tonnes) and Germany (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of newsprint imports to Finland, together comprising X% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Germany, while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Sweden ($X), Russia ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the largest newsprint suppliers to Finland, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Germany recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the average newsprint import price amounted to $X per tonne, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a mild reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per tonne in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per tonne), while the price for Germany ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for newsprint in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of newsprint consumption in 2020 were China (3.4M tonnes), Japan (2.3M tonnes) and the U.S. (2.1M tonnes), with a combined 39% share of global consumption. These countries were followed by India, Germany, South Korea, Russia, the UK, Sweden, Italy, the Netherlands, Canada and France, which together accounted for a further 37%.

What are the largest producers of newsprint in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of newsprint production in 2020 were China (2.8M tonnes), Canada (2.4M tonnes) and Japan (2.3M tonnes), with a combined 38% share of global production. Russia, India, the U.S., Germany, South Korea, Sweden, the UK, Norway, France and Switzerland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 44%.

What are the leading suppliers of newsprint to Finland?

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In value terms, Sweden ($7.7M), Russia ($6.5M) and Germany ($253K) constituted the largest newsprint suppliers to Finland, together comprising 100% of total imports.

What are the leading importers of newsprint from Finland?

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In value terms, Germany ($23M), Spain ($13M) and Belgium ($8M) were the largest markets for newsprint exported from Finland worldwide, with a combined 55% share of total exports. Australia, Poland, Romania, Myanmar, the UK, Taiwan (Chinese) and China lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 26%.

What is the average export price for newsprint in Finland?

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In 2020, the average newsprint export price amounted to $584 per tonne, shrinking by -6.9% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for newsprint in Finland?

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In 2020, the average newsprint import price amounted to $551 per tonne, with a decrease of -3.5% against the previous year.