Norway: Wrapping Papers Market 2022

Wrapping Papers Market Size in Norway

In 2021, the Norwegian wrapping papers market decreased by -X% to $X, falling for the sixth consecutive year after four years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Wrapping Papers Production in Norway

In value terms, wrapping papers production reached $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Wrapping papers production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Wrapping Papers Exports

Exports from Norway

In 2021, exports of wrapping paper, packaging paper and paperboard from Norway was estimated at X tons, picking up by X% on the previous year's figure. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, wrapping papers exports rose sharply to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons), Sweden (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of wrapping papers exports from Norway, together accounting for X% of total exports. Italy, the UK, Poland, the Netherlands, Denmark, Japan, Israel, France, Canada and China lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Israel (with a CAGR of +X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), Sweden ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the largest markets for wrapping papers exported from Norway worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports. These countries were followed by Italy, the UK, Poland, the Netherlands, Denmark, Japan, Israel, France, Canada and China, which together accounted for a further X terms of the main countries of destination, Israel, with a CAGR of +X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average wrapping papers export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the highest price was recorded for prices to Canada ($X per ton) and France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Sweden ($X per ton) and the Netherlands ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (+X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Wrapping Papers Imports

Imports into Norway

In 2021, purchases abroad of wrapping paper, packaging paper and paperboard decreased by -X% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, wrapping papers imports reached $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Sweden (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of wrapping papers to Norway, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, wrapping papers imports from Sweden exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Denmark (X tons), sixfold. The Czech Republic (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Sweden totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Denmark (+X% per year) and the Czech Republic (+X% per year).

In value terms, Sweden ($X) constituted the largest supplier of wrapping papers to Norway, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Denmark ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Sweden amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Denmark (+X% per year) and Germany (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average wrapping papers import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably countryorigin: the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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