Scandinavia: Market for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m² 2024

Market Size for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m² in Scandinavia

In 2022, the Scandinavia market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m increased by X% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, consumption recorded a perceptible reduction. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under X% and of Weight under X g/m² in Scandinavia

In value terms, production of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m²

Exports in Scandinavia

In 2022, the amount of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m exported in Scandinavia expanded markedly to X tons, increasing by X% on 2021 figures. In general, exports continue to indicate strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw strong growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the one major exporters of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m, namely Finland, represented more than two-thirds of total export.

Finland was also the fastest-growing in terms of the graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Finland ($X) also remains the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m supplier in Scandinavia.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Finland amounted to X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Scandinavia amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, export price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Finland.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Finland amounted to X% per year.

Imports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m²

Imports in Scandinavia

For the third consecutive year, Scandinavia recorded growth in overseas purchases of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a noticeable downturn. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Norway (X tons) was the key importer of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m, comprising X% of total imports. Sweden (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Finland (X tons). All these countries together took near X% share of total imports.

Norway was also the fastest-growing in terms of the graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Finland (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Sweden (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Norway and Finland increased by X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m importing markets in Scandinavia were Norway ($X), Sweden ($X) and Finland ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Norway, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Scandinavia stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a slight slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while Finland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Norway (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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