Paper and paperboard packing and office articles market in Finland

Earlier Report Observations

The market size for paper and paperboard packing and office articles in Finland showed relative stability from 2018 to 2020, ranging between $398.0 million and $415.8 million, before increasing to $441.4 million in 2021.

In 2022, the market grew to $456.0 million, influenced by preparatory measures for the extended producer responsibility scheme scheduled for 2024 and the introduction of new ecological packaging solutions. After a slight decline to $440.6 million in 2023, the market experienced a sharp rise to $637.9 million in 2024. This surge was primarily driven by the enforcement of the EU's Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), which imposed stricter recyclability and waste reduction targets, coupled with the full expansion of producer responsibility to all companies from the start of the year.

Production paper and paperboard packing and office articles in Finland

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Finland's production of paper and paperboard packaging and office articles declined after two years of growth. In 2020, output was valued at 319.3 million US dollars, marking a 4.3% decrease from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 2.1%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 0.7%. The highest production value was recorded in 2019 at 333.5 million US dollars, with the largest annual increase occurring in 2018 at 6.0%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

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

Exports paper and paperboard packing and office articles from Finland

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Finland's exports of paper and paperboard packaging and office articles amounted to 7 317 tonnes, representing a 4.7% decrease compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 30.9%, averaging an annual increase of 9.4%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 5 382 tonnes, while the highest was in 2019 at 7 681 tonnes. The largest annual increase occurred in 2019, with a jump of 42.7%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany, Estonia, and Sweden remained the top buyers of Finland's paper and paperboard packaging and office articles in terms of volume. Germany accounted for 24.4% of exports, Estonia for 21.3%, and Sweden for 18.6%. Together, these three countries represented 64.3% of Finland's total export volume in this category.

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, M $ US

Finland's exports of paper and paperboard packaging and office articles in value terms grew for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 24.5 million US dollars, showing a modest increase of 1.6% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, export value rose by 32.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 9.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Estonia, and Sweden were the leading destinations for Finland's exports of paper and paperboard packaging and office articles in value terms. Germany held a 31.8% share, Estonia 16.2%, and Sweden 15.6%. Combined, these three countries accounted for 63.6% of the 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 paper and paperboard packing and office articles to Finland

Imports in kind, t

Import volumes of paper and paperboard packaging and office articles into Finland showed significant volatility during this period. The lowest point was in 2019 at 21 141 tonnes, while imports peaked in 2020 at 47 987 tonnes, representing a 2.3-fold increase. In 2020, imports surged by 127.0% compared to 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 53.8%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, imports of paper and paperboard packaging and office articles into Finland were distributed across many countries. Russia accounted for 15.5% of import volume, Germany for 14.4%, and Denmark for 13.4%. Together, these three countries made up only 43.2% of total imports, indicating a fragmented market.

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, M $ US

In 2020, Finland's imports of paper and paperboard packaging and office articles in value terms totaled 103.2 million US dollars, up 15.3% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value increased by 11.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 89.5 million US dollars, while the highest was in 2018 at 103.4 million US dollars. The largest annual decline occurred in 2019, with a decrease of 13.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the distribution of import value for paper and paperboard packaging and office articles into Finland was highly scattered. Germany accounted for 16.3% of imports, Denmark for 14.6%, and Russia for 11.3%. Together, these three countries represented just 42.2% of total import value, with no single partner emerging as clearly dominant.

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

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