Bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper or paperboard market in Finland

Earlier Report Observations

The market for paper bobbins and spools in Finland entered a period of contraction from 2018, with volume falling from 46 618 t to 43 740 t in 2019. This decline coincided with the introduction of stricter packaging labeling requirements and environmental reporting rules, which increased compliance costs for producers. Consumer behavior was also affected by rising prices and inflation, dampening demand. The downturn accelerated sharply in 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic caused widespread supply chain disruptions, hampering raw material availability and production capacity. This led to a further drop in market volume to 37 218 t, as pandemic restrictions impacted logistics and distribution channels.

A recovery followed in 2021, with market volume rising to 39 633 t. This turnaround was supported by significant investments from state-owned companies into new production facilities and technologies, particularly for utilizing recycled materials. The launch of innovative, biodegradable paper products also helped stimulate demand. However, growth was short-lived; by 2022, market volume dipped again to 37 928 t. This was primarily due to global factors, including sharp increases in raw material prices and international trade tensions, which raised production costs and affected supply. During this period, new traceability and recycling mandates further influenced production processes.

Market volume continued to decrease in 2023, reaching a low of 34 230 t. The following year saw a partial rebound, with volume growing to 37 369 t in 2024. The overall period from 2018 to 2024 was marked by volatility, with the market value showing a different trajectory—rising notably in 2021 and 2022—driven largely by higher unit prices amid global commodity fluctuations and a consumer shift towards more sustainable, premium paper-based products.

Production bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper or paperboard in Finland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Finland's production of bobbins, spools, cops, and similar paper or paperboard supports declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 41 290 K $ US, marking a significant 13.7% drop from 2019. Production peaked in 2018 at 52 656 K $ US, with the largest annual increase of 3.1% recorded that year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 19.2%, averaging an annual decline of 6.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Finland in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Finland's production of bobbins, spools, cops, and similar paper or paperboard supports decreased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output totaled 39 940 t, representing a notable 13.1% decline compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production dropped by 21.7%, which translates to an average annual decrease of 7.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Finland in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper or paperboard from Finland

Exports in kind, t

After two years of decline, Finland's exports of bobbins, spools, cops, and similar paper or paperboard supports rebounded in 2020. Export volume reached 2 742 t, showing a substantial 22.7% increase from 2019. The lowest point was in 2019 at 2 235 t, with the largest annual decline of 22.4% recorded that year. Overall, from 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 7.3%, averaging a 2.5% annual decrease.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Finland in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, the main destinations for Finland's exports of bobbins, spools, cops, and similar paper or paperboard supports in volume terms were Norway, accounting for 41.7% of exports, Sweden at 33.1%, and Canada at 19.0%. Together, these three countries made up 93.7% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Finland in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Finland's exports of bobbins, spools, cops, and similar paper or paperboard supports in value terms amounted to 4 010 K $ US, reflecting a moderate 7.7% decrease from 2019. The largest annual increase of 3.6% occurred in 2019. Over the 2017–2020 period, exports declined by 8.5%, with an average annual rate of decrease of 2.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Finland in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, the top destinations for Finland's exports of bobbins, spools, cops, and similar paper or paperboard supports in value terms were Norway, representing 44.9% of exports, Sweden at 30.7%, and Canada at 18.9%. Combined, these three countries accounted for 94.4% of total export value.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Finland in value, 2017-2020

Imports bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper or paperboard to Finland

Imports in kind, t

Import volumes of bobbins, spools, cops, and similar paper or paperboard supports into Finland showed significant fluctuations from 2017 to 2020. The lowest point was in 2019 at 2 t, with the largest annual decline of 99.0% recorded that year. Volumes peaked in 2018 at 235 t, creating a 100-fold difference between the high and low points. In 2020, imports rose sharply to approximately 20 t, representing a dramatic 733.3% increase from 2019.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Finland in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Germany was the primary supplier of bobbins, spools, cops, and similar paper or paperboard supports to Finland, accounting for 74.3% of total import volume. The remaining imports came from a diverse group of other countries.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Finland in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

Import values of bobbins, spools, cops, and similar paper or paperboard supports into Finland experienced notable volatility from 2017 to 2020. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 428 K $ US, with the largest annual increase of 101.2% that year. The largest annual decline of 59.1% occurred in 2019. In 2020, imports totaled 95 K $ US, showing a 45.9% decrease from 2019 and marking the lowest point, resulting in a 4.5-fold difference between the peak and trough.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Finland in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, the leading sources for Finland's imports of bobbins, spools, cops, and similar paper or paperboard supports in value terms were Germany, accounting for 53.8% of imports, France at 23.6%, and Sweden at 13.4%. Together, these three countries represented 90.8% of total import value.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Finland in value, 2017-2020