Waxed, oiled or glycerol impregnated paper and paperboard market in Finland, 2026

Earlier Report Observations

The market for waxed, oiled or glycerol impregnated paper and paperboard in Finland showed notable fluctuations between 2018 and 2024. Starting at 12.2 million USD in 2018, it increased to 13.3 million USD the following year. However, this upward movement reversed in 2020, when the market size contracted sharply to 9.2 million USD.

A recovery phase began after 2020, with the market expanding to 11.8 million USD in 2021 and further to 12.4 million USD in 2022. The growth trend continued, reaching a peak of 14.2 million USD in 2023. In 2024, the market declined to 12.2 million USD, returning to a level similar to that of 2018.

Production waxed, oiled or glycerol impregnated paper and paperboard in Finland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

The market showed significant volatility during this period. Production reached its peak in 2017 and hit its lowest point in 2020, with a 3.6-fold difference between these years. In 2020, the output of waxed, oiled, or glycerol-impregnated paper and paperboard in Finland was valued at 10 018 thousand US dollars, marking a sharp contraction of 26.6% compared to 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 62.5%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 1.0%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2020, Finland produced 10 287 tonnes of waxed, oiled, or glycerol-impregnated paper and paperboard, down by 23.4% from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 57%, with a compound annual growth rate of 24.5%. The largest decline was in 2018 at 47.2%, and the largest increase was in 2019 at 6.4%.

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

Exports waxed, oiled or glycerol impregnated paper and paperboard from Finland

Exports in kind, t

The data shows irregular changes, reflecting a volatile market environment. Exports reached their highest level in 2017 and their lowest in 2019, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 6.9 times. In 2020, exports of waxed, oiled, or glycerol-impregnated paper and paperboard from Finland totaled 8 455 tonnes, which is a 451.5% increase year-over-year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 1 533 tonnes, and the largest decline occurred in 2019 at 83.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, exports in kind of waxed, oiled, or glycerol-impregnated paper and paperboard from Finland were distributed across many markets. Morocco accounted for 10.1% of exports in kind, Norway for 10.0%, and Spain for 8.0%, with these three countries together making up only 28.1% of total 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

Exports of waxed, oiled, or glycerol-impregnated paper and paperboard in Finland declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports totaled 9 449 thousand US dollars, down by 6.0% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 22.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 8.2%.

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

The market base for exports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 was broad. Norway accounted for 14.3% of exports in value terms, Morocco for 8.1%, and Poland for 6.5%, with these three countries together representing just 28.9% of total flows, while the remaining 71.1% was shared among numerous other countries.

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

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

Imports waxed, oiled or glycerol impregnated paper and paperboard to Finland

Imports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Finland's imports of waxed, oiled, or glycerol-impregnated paper and paperboard declined. In 2020, Finland imported 1 638 tonnes, down by 36.1% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 11.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 4.1%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 2 564 tonnes, and the largest increase occurred in 2019 at 25.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Sweden, Germany, and the Netherlands remained the key sources for imports in kind. Sweden accounted for 37.2% of imports in kind, Germany for 24.8%, and the Netherlands for 13.3%, together taking 75.3% of total flows.

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

The volume of waxed, oiled, or glycerol-impregnated paper and paperboard imports to Finland declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 8 627 thousand US dollars, down by 11.2% from the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 10 433 thousand US dollars, and the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 22.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Sweden, Germany, and the Netherlands remained the main markets for imports in value terms of waxed, oiled, or glycerol-impregnated paper and paperboard to Finland. Sweden accounted for 47.0% of imports in value terms, Germany for 17.0%, and the Netherlands for 11.9%, jointly taking 75.9% of total flows.

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

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