Folding cartons, boxes and cases of non-corrugated paper or paperboard market in Norway

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2022, the market for folding cartons in Norway expanded significantly, with physical volume rising from 56 064 t to 70 914 t and value increasing from 68.8 million US dollars to 95.1 million US dollars. Initial growth was supported by active global trade, including a 12% rise in worldwide imports and a 5.7% increase in European exports, which bolstered supply chains and market activity. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 temporarily reduced demand from physical retail due to lockdowns, but simultaneously accelerated e-commerce growth, shifting consumption toward packaging for online deliveries. By 2022, a global surge in demand for sustainable packaging, driven by regulatory bans on single-use plastics in over 30 countries and a consumer shift away from plastic, strongly supported the market, aligning with Norway's high environmental standards and advanced production technologies.

In the subsequent period, while complete market size data is unavailable, trade flows and industry factors indicate evolving dynamics. Global imports and exports of folding cartons contracted by 2024, suggesting a phase of market consolidation that likely affected Norway's supply environment. Regulatory mandates for sustainability and evolving consumer preferences continued to shape production and consumption patterns within the country. Concurrently, innovation in packaging, such as the shift from plastic coatings to water-based or bio-based alternatives for food cartons, and the increased adoption of RFID technology for supply chain visibility, reflected ongoing technological and regulatory-driven changes in the market.

Production folding cartons, boxes and cases of non-corrugated paper or paperboard in Norway

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Production of folding cartons, boxes and cases made from non-corrugated paper or paperboard in Norway has increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, the output was valued at 30 878 thousand US dollars, marking a moderate rise of 9.9% compared to 2019. Over the three-year period from 2018 to 2020, production grew by 15.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 4.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Norway in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Norway's production volume of folding cartons, boxes and cases made from non-corrugated paper or paperboard has risen for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 36 446 tonnes, showing a significant increase of 29.3% year-on-year. From 2018 to 2020, production expanded by 40%, with a compound annual growth rate of 11.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Norway in kind, 2018-2021, t

Exports folding cartons, boxes and cases of non-corrugated paper or paperboard from Norway

Exports in kind, t

Exports of folding cartons, boxes and cases made from non-corrugated paper or paperboard from Norway have grown for the third year in a row. In 2021, exports reached 5 980 tonnes, a slight increase of 2.9% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports surged by 59.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 16.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Norway in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, Russia, Sweden, and the United Kingdom were the main destinations for Norway's exports of folding cartons, boxes and cases made from non-corrugated paper or paperboard. Russia accounted for 40.6% of exports in volume, Sweden for 15.6%, and the United Kingdom for 7.1%. Together, these three countries represented 63.3% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Norway in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, K $ US

The value of Norway's exports of folding cartons, boxes and cases made from non-corrugated paper or paperboard has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports stood at 14 824 thousand US dollars, showing a gain of 23.7% compared to 2020. Over the four-year period from 2018 to 2021, export value rose by 70.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 19.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Norway in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

From 2018 to 2021, Russia, Sweden, and Spain were the leading destinations for Norway's exports of folding cartons, boxes and cases made from non-corrugated paper or paperboard in value terms. Russia accounted for 38.2% of export value, Sweden for 21.2%, and Spain for 5.0%. Combined, these three markets made up 64.4% of total export value.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Norway in value, 2018-2021

Imports folding cartons, boxes and cases of non-corrugated paper or paperboard to Norway

Imports in kind, t

Norway's imports of folding cartons, boxes and cases made from non-corrugated paper or paperboard have declined for the second year in a row. In 2021, imports registered 26 225 tonnes, which is 19.1% lower than in 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 22.4%, with an average annual decline of 8.1%. The peak was recorded in 2019 at 39 041 tonnes, with the largest increase of 15.6% also occurring in that year.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Norway in kind, 2018-2021, t

Throughout 2018 to 2021, the Netherlands, Sweden, and Belgium were the core sources for Norway's imports of folding cartons, boxes and cases made from non-corrugated paper or paperboard in volume. The Netherlands accounted for 44.0% of imports, Sweden for 21.5%, and Belgium for 12.1%. Together, these three countries represented 77.6% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Norway in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, K $ US

The value of Norway's imports of folding cartons, boxes and cases made from non-corrugated paper or paperboard has fallen for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports came to 53 849 thousand US dollars, reflecting a modest drop of 6.3% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, import value increased by 6.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.0%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 62 193 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase of 22.5% in that year and the largest decline of 7.6% in 2020.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Norway in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

From 2018 to 2021, the Netherlands, Sweden, and Denmark were the central markets for Norway's imports of folding cartons, boxes and cases made from non-corrugated paper or paperboard in value terms. Together, these three countries accounted for 68.1% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Norway in value, 2018-2021