Printed labels of paper or paperboard market in Norway

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the Norwegian printed label market expanded in volume, rising from 4 672 tonnes to 6 014 tonnes. This growth was supported by the broader packaging and label sector's expansion, where increased use of transactional printing for marketing and higher processing of printed matter drove demand. Environmental initiatives, such as industry partnerships to promote paper as a sustainable material, also encouraged adoption and shaped production methods.

Market volume reached a peak of 6 874 tonnes in 2022, influenced by rising demand for eco-friendly labeling solutions including digital printing, recyclable materials, and smart labels with QR codes for product authentication. However, the market contracted to 5 421 tonnes in 2023, before stabilizing at 5 588 tonnes in 2024. During this period, stricter quality and safety requirements, particularly for food labels, further shaped production standards and technology adoption.

Production printed labels of paper or paperboard in Norway

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In 2019, Norway's production of printed labels made from paper or paperboard reached its lowest value at 19,440 thousand US dollars, declining by 9.5% that year. However, by 2020, production rebounded strongly to 26,377 thousand US dollars, marking a 35.7% year-over-year increase. Over the entire period from 2018 to 2020, production grew by 22.8%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 7.1%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Norway's production of printed labels made from paper or paperboard has increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 3,751 tonnes, showing a significant year-over-year rise of 23.6%. From 2018 to 2020, production expanded by 51.3%, equivalent to an annualized growth rate of 14.8%.

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

Exports printed labels of paper or paperboard from Norway

Exports in kind, t

Norway's exports of printed labels made from paper or paperboard have declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports totaled 140 tonnes, down 20.1% from the previous year. The peak was in 2019 at 187 tonnes, with a 12.5% increase that year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports fell by 16%, averaging an annual decline of 5.7%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Sweden, Denmark, and Russia were the top three markets for Norway's exports of printed labels in physical terms, collectively accounting for 83.3% of total export volumes.

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

In 2021, Norway exported printed labels made from paper or paperboard worth 2,490 thousand US dollars, a slight year-over-year increase of 1.1%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 2,887 thousand US dollars, with a 4.6% rise that year, while the lowest was in 2020 at 2,463 thousand US dollars, declining by 14.7%. Overall, from 2018 to 2021, exports decreased by 9.8%, equating to an average annual drop of 3.4%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Sweden, Denmark, and Lithuania were the primary buyers of Norway's printed labels in value terms. Sweden led with 46.5% of exports, followed by Denmark at 25.2%, and Lithuania at 7.7%. Together, these three countries made up 79.4% 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 printed labels of paper or paperboard to Norway

Imports in kind, t

In 2021, Norway imported 2,136 tonnes of printed labels made from paper or paperboard, a 12.4% decrease from the previous year. The lowest volume was in 2019 at 2,106 tonnes, while the highest was in 2020 at 2,437 tonnes, with a 15.7% increase that year. From 2018 to 2021, imports fell by 9.5%, corresponding to an average annual decline of 3.3%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Sweden, Denmark, and Lithuania were the main sources of Norway's imports of printed labels in physical terms. Sweden accounted for 53.1% of imports, Denmark for 19.6%, and Lithuania for 5.8%. Combined, these three countries supplied 78.5% of total import volumes.

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

Norway's imports of printed labels made from paper or paperboard have increased for the second year in a row. In 2021, imports were valued at 28,110 thousand US dollars, up 1.6% from the previous year. The lowest value was in 2019 at 25,253 thousand US dollars, with a 19.9% decline that year, while the highest increase was in 2020 at 9.6%. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 10.8%, averaging an annual drop of 3.7%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Sweden, Denmark, and Lithuania remained the key suppliers of printed labels to Norway in value terms. Sweden contributed 48.6% of imports, Denmark 18.4%, and Lithuania 5.7%. Together, these three countries represented 72.7% of total import value.

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

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