Scandinavia: Semi-Chemical Fluting Market 2023

Semi-Chemical Fluting Market Size in Scandinavia

In 2021, the Scandinavia semi-chemical fluting market decreased by -2.3% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, consumption showed a perceptible curtailment. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Semi-Chemical Fluting Production in Scandinavia

In value terms, semi-chemical fluting production amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Semi-Chemical Fluting Exports

Exports in Scandinavia

For the third year in a row, Scandinavia recorded growth in overseas shipments of semi-chemical fluting, which increased by 2.2% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 5.6% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, semi-chemical fluting exports surged to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. 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 two major exporters of semi-chemical fluting, namely Finland and Sweden, represented more than two-thirds of total export.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Finland (with a CAGR of +1.4%).

In value terms, Finland ($X) and Sweden ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Finland, with a CAGR of +3.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Scandinavia stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 18% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.8%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while Finland totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Finland (+2.2%).

Semi-Chemical Fluting Imports

Imports in Scandinavia

In 2021, approx. X tons of semi-chemical fluting were imported in Scandinavia; rising by 17% compared with 2020 figures. Overall, imports, however, showed a pronounced slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, semi-chemical fluting imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a noticeable decline. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Norway (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) prevails in imports structure, together making up 90% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Denmark (X tons), generating a 4.6% share of total imports. Iceland (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Norway (with a CAGR of +5.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

In value terms, the largest semi-chemical fluting importing markets in Scandinavia were Norway ($X), Sweden ($X) and Denmark ($X), together accounting for 95% of total imports.

Norway, with a CAGR of +6.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Scandinavia stood at $X per ton in 2021, jumping by 15% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Denmark ($X per ton) and Norway ($X per ton), while Iceland ($X per ton) and Sweden ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Iceland (+0.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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