Scandinavia: Other Papers Packaging Market 2024

Other Papers Packaging Market Size in Scandinavia

The Scandinavia other papers packaging market contracted modestly to $X in 2022, waning by -3.8% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a measured increase. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Other Papers Packaging Production in Scandinavia

In value terms, other papers packaging production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% 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 +16.9% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 34%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Other Papers Packaging Exports

Exports in Scandinavia

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of other papers packaging decreased by -1% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports showed a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, other papers packaging exports rose markedly to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a mild curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 20% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Finland was the key exporter of other papers packaging in Scandinavia, with the volume of exports finishing at X tons, which was approx. 77% of total exports in 2022. Sweden (X tons) took a 17% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Norway (5.1%).

Finland was also the fastest-growing in terms of the other papers packaging exports, with a CAGR of -1.0% from 2012 to 2022. Norway (-2.1%) and Sweden (-3.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Finland (+3.9 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Sweden saw its share reduced by -3.6% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Finland ($X) remains the largest other papers packaging supplier in Scandinavia, comprising 78% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Sweden ($X), with an 18% share of total exports.

In Finland, other papers packaging exports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Sweden (-3.9% per year) and Norway (-1.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Scandinavia stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 11% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the export price increased by 19%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while Norway ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Finland (+0.9%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Other Papers Packaging Imports

Imports in Scandinavia

For the fifth year in a row, Scandinavia recorded decline in overseas purchases of other papers packaging, which decreased by -3% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, other papers packaging imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 24%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Sweden represented the major importer of other papers packaging in Scandinavia, with the volume of imports amounting to X tons, which was approx. 87% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Finland (X tons), comprising a 10% share of total imports. Norway (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

Imports into Sweden decreased at an average annual rate of -2.3% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Finland (+8.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Finland emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Scandinavia, with a CAGR of +8.2% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Norway (-7.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Finland (+6.4 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Norway (-2.5 p.p.) and Sweden (-3.9 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Sweden ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported other papers packaging in Scandinavia, comprising 82% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Finland ($X), with a 13% share of total imports.

In Sweden, other papers packaging imports declined by an average annual rate of -1.4% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Finland (+8.3% per year) and Norway (-3.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Scandinavia stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 21% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Norway ($X per ton), while Sweden ($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 (+4.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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