Norway: Wrapping Papers Market Overview 2021

Wrapping Papers Market Size in Norway

The Norwegian wrapping papers market fell to $X in 2020, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated strong growth from 2007 to 2020: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, consumption decreased by -X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. Wrapping papers consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2020, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Wrapping Papers Production in Norway

In value terms, wrapping papers production declined modestly to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. In general, the total production indicated notable growth from 2007 to 2020: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, production decreased by -X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 when the production volume increased by X% year-to-year. Wrapping papers production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Wrapping Papers Exports

Exports from Norway

In 2020, the amount of wrapping paper, packaging paper and paperboard exported from Norway soared to X tonnes, with an increase of X% on the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports attained the maximum at X tonnes in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, wrapping papers exports rose remarkably to $X in 2020. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2020; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports attained the peak figure in 2020 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The U.S. (X tonnes), Sweden (X tonnes) and the Netherlands (X tonnes) were the main destinations of wrapping papers exports from Norway, together accounting for X% of total exports.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the Netherlands, while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X), Sweden ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for wrapping papers exported from Norway worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Italy, the Netherlands, Japan, Denmark, France, Poland, the UK, Israel, China and Canada lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X terms of the main countries of destination, Poland recorded the highest growth rate of 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

In 2020, the average wrapping papers export price amounted to $X per tonne, declining by -X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2020, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 when the average export price increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, average export prices reached the maximum at $X per tonne in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, export prices failed to regain the momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

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

Wrapping Papers Imports

Imports into Norway

In 2020, the amount of wrapping paper, packaging paper and paperboard imported into Norway skyrocketed to X tonnes, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable setback. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, wrapping papers imports surged to $X in 2020. Overall, imports, however, saw a mild contraction. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2020, Sweden (X tonnes) constituted the largest wrapping papers supplier 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 tonnes), eightfold. Finland (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume from Sweden stood at -X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Denmark (+X% per year) and Finland (-X% per year).

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

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms 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 the Netherlands (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the average wrapping papers import price amounted to $X per tonne, dropping by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per tonne), while the price for Sweden ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for wrapping paper, packaging paper and paperboard in the world?

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China (7.7M tonnes) constituted the country with the largest volume of wrapping papers consumption, comprising approx. 38% of total volume. Moreover, wrapping papers consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the U.S. (2M tonnes), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Italy (721K tonnes), with a 3.6% share.

What are the largest producers of wrapping paper, packaging paper and paperboard in the world?

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China (7.1M tonnes) constituted the country with the largest volume of wrapping papers production, accounting for 36% of total volume. Moreover, wrapping papers production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the U.S. (2.5M tonnes), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Sweden (968K tonnes), with a 5% share.

What are the leading suppliers of wrapping paper, packaging paper and paperboard to Norway?

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In value terms, Sweden ($20M) constituted the largest supplier of wrapping papers to Norway, comprising 60% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Denmark ($4.7M), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 5.1% share.

What are the leading importers of wrapping paper, packaging paper and paperboard from Norway?

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In value terms, the largest markets for wrapping papers exported from Norway were the U.S. ($20M), Sweden ($10M) and Germany ($8.2M), with a combined 44% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Italy, the Netherlands, Japan, Denmark, France, Poland, the UK, Israel, China and Canada, which together accounted for a further 41%.

What is the average export price for wrapping paper, packaging paper and paperboard in Norway?

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The average wrapping papers export price stood at $2,024 per tonne in 2020, which is down by -5.4% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for wrapping paper, packaging paper and paperboard in Norway?

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In 2020, the average wrapping papers import price amounted to $1,771 per tonne, declining by -11.3% against the previous year.