Scandinavia: Market for Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper 2024

Market Size for Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper in Scandinavia

The Scandinavia market for household and sanitary articles of paper surged to $X in 2023, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper in Scandinavia

In value terms, production of household and sanitary articles of paper soared to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a slight setback. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper

Exports in Scandinavia

In 2023, approx. X tons of household and sanitary articles of paper were exported in Scandinavia; declining by X% against 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of household and sanitary articles of paper rose notably to $X in 2023. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Sweden represented the major exporting country with an export of about X tons, which finished at X% of total exports. Finland (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Norway (X%).

Exports from Sweden increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Norway (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Norway emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Scandinavia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, Finland (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Sweden (X p.p.) and Norway (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Finland saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively.

In value terms, Sweden ($X) remains the largest household and sanitary articles of paper supplier in Scandinavia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Finland ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In Sweden, exports of household and sanitary articles of paper expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Finland (X% per year) and Norway (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Scandinavia stood at $X per ton in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, 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 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Finland (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper

Imports in Scandinavia

Imports of household and sanitary articles of paper dropped slightly to X tons in 2023, therefore, remained relatively stable against the year before. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of household and sanitary articles of paper rose significantly to $X in 2023. Overall, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2023 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Norway (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) represented the key importers of household and sanitary articles of paper in 2023, reaching approx. X% and X% of total imports, respectively. It was distantly followed by Finland (X tons), achieving a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Finland (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, Norway ($X), Sweden ($X) and Finland ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023.

In terms of the main importing countries, Finland, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, 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 2023, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Norway ($X per ton), while Finland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform