Newsprint Market Overview in Finland
Market Overview
In 2019, the Finnish newsprint market decreased by -
% to $ for the first time since 2016, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, consumption showed a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the market value increased by % against the previous year. Newsprint consumption peaked at $ in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2019, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, newsprint production expanded slightly to $ in 2019 estimated in export prices. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 when the production volume increased by % y-o-y. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $ in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, production remained at a lower figure.
% to $ for the first time since 2016, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, consumption showed a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the market value increased by % against the previous year. Newsprint consumption peaked at $ in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2019, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.In value terms, newsprint production expanded slightly to $
in 2019 estimated in export prices. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 when the production volume increased by % y-o-y. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $ in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, production remained at a lower figure.Consumption
In 2019, consumption of newsprint decreased by -% to tonnes for the first time since 2016, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, consumption saw a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of % against the previous year. As a result, consumption attained the peak volume of tonnes. From 2009 to 2019, the growth of the consumption failed to regain the momentum.
The revenue of the newsprint market in Finland declined markedly to $ in 2019, dropping by -% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption faced a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the market value increased by % year-to-year. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $ in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2019, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.
% to tonnes for the first time since 2016, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, consumption saw a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of % against the previous year. As a result, consumption attained the peak volume of tonnes. From 2009 to 2019, the growth of the consumption failed to regain the momentum.The revenue of the newsprint market in Finland declined markedly to $
in 2019, dropping by -% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption faced a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the market value increased by % year-to-year. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $ in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2019, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.Market Forecast
Depressed by shrinking demand for newsprint in Finland, the market is expected to continue its downward consumption trend over the next decade. The performance of the market is forecast to contract with an anticipated CAGR of -% for the period from 2019 to , which is projected to depress the market volume to tonnes by the end of .
% for the period from 2019 to , which is projected to depress the market volume to tonnes by the end of .Market Structure
Driven by a growing demand, the share of imports in total supply in Finland increased significantly over the last twelve-year period (from % to %).
% to %).Trade Balance
This tangible trade surplus reflects the fact that the market remains buoyed by domestic production, and the industry is highly incorporated into the global market, which is likely to continue in the medium term.
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