Composite paper and paperboard made by sticking layers together with an adhesive not surface coated or impregnated whether or not internally reinforced in rolls or sheets market in Finland

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2019, the market for adhesive-laminated composite paper and paperboard in Finland saw moderate growth, supported by the expansion of production facilities like Stora Enso's Oulu mill and increasing consumer interest in environmentally friendly packaging materials. This trend was abruptly reversed in 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted global supply chains, leading to a significant contraction in production and weakening international demand, which sharply reduced the domestic market volume.

A strong recovery followed in 2021, fueled by a rebound in production and exports alongside legislative pushes within the EU to enhance recycling and replace plastic packaging with paper-based alternatives. However, the market volume declined again over 2022 and 2023. This period was marked by continued investments from major players like Stora Enso and Metsä Board into sustainable product innovations and stricter EU packaging regulations, yet these were outweighed by a substantial drop in export volumes, particularly in 2023.

In 2024, the market returned to growth. Consumption of paper and board products in Finland rose significantly after several years of decline, aided by the operational startup of Stora Enso's expanded Oulu production line with a 450 000 tonne annual capacity. Furthermore, growing e-commerce activity boosted demand for lightweight and recyclable packaging solutions, aligning with tightening legislation on packaging recyclability and the ongoing consumer shift towards sustainable materials.

Production adhesive-laminated composite paper and paperboard in Finland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Finland's production of composite paper and paperboard, made by sticking layers together with adhesive and not surface coated or impregnated, declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 47 483 thousand US dollars, marking a significant decrease of 13.6% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 11.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.8%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 61 699 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 15.6%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

After a two-year rise, Finland's production volume of composite paper and paperboard, made by sticking layers together with adhesive and not surface coated or impregnated, declined. In 2020, 37 537 tonnes were produced, down by 22.4% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 10.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.6%. The maximum volume was recorded in 2019 at 48 387 tonnes, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 12.4%.

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

Exports adhesive-laminated composite paper and paperboard from Finland

Exports in kind, t

Finland's exports of composite paper and paperboard, made by sticking layers together with adhesive and not surface coated or impregnated, declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, 18 366 tonnes were exported, equivalent to an 18.9% decrease compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 18.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.5%. The maximum volume was recorded in 2018 at 24 043 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 6.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Sweden dominated Finland's exports in kind, accounting for 75.1% of total flows, while the remaining share was distributed among various smaller destinations.

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

Finland's exports of composite paper and paperboard, made by sticking layers together with adhesive and not surface coated or impregnated, declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 26 874 thousand US dollars, marking a strong loss of 16.0% from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 13.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.8%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 36 906 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 18.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Sweden, Germany, and Portugal were the main destinations for Finland's exports in value terms. Sweden accounted for 68.2% of exports, Germany for 4.9%, and Portugal for 3.5%, together absorbing 76.6% of total exports of composite paper and paperboard, made by sticking layers together with adhesive and not surface coated or impregnated.

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

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

Imports adhesive-laminated composite paper and paperboard to Finland

Imports in kind, t

Finland's imports of composite paper and paperboard, made by sticking layers together with adhesive and not surface coated or impregnated, showed noticeable fluctuations during the period. Import levels varied by 2.1 times between the low of 2019 and the high of 2017. In 2020, Finland imported 4 485 tonnes, amounting to a steep rise of 99.9% compared to 2019. The minimum volume was recorded in 2019 at 2 244 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 47.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Sweden and the Netherlands formed a dominant pair for Finland's imports in kind, jointly accounting for 88.9% of total flows, while other countries represented the residual share.

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

In 2020, Finland's imports of composite paper and paperboard, made by sticking layers together with adhesive and not surface coated or impregnated, totalled 4 266 thousand US dollars, reflecting an abrupt increase of 36.4% year-on-year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 3 128 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 31.8%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 4 589 thousand US dollars.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Sweden and the Netherlands remained the key destinations for Finland's imports in value terms, jointly taking 80.8% of total flows, while other partners were much less significant individually.

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

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