The United States leads the export market for semi-chemical fluting paper with 27.2% share, showing a healthy 3.32% year-on-year increase. Finland and Sweden follow, with notable shares of 23.48% and 14.25%, respectively. Finland's growth is steady at 1.3%, while Sweden is slightly lower at 1.0%. Romania shows significant growth with a 6.33% increase, whereas Poland and Canada experience declines, marking -2.11% and -5.77% respectively. Other countries like Russia and South Africa display promising growth at above 4%.
Looking ahead, expect developing countries like Indonesia and India, with incremental growth rates of 2.84% and 2.69%, to intensify competition within the market. Emerging countries in Africa and the Middle East such as South Africa, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE also represent significant growth opportunities. However, traditional markets like Japan, France, and Spain are declining, with negative variations across the board. The market will likely transform with increasing Asian and African participation.
Top countries in Export of Semi-Chemical Fluting Paper Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 27.2 | 2023 | +2.84% | +3.32% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Finland | 23.48 | 2023 | +0.57% | +1.3% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Sweden | 14.25 | 2023 | -0.29% | +1% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 7.45 | 2023 | +0.54% | -2.11% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Indonesia | 5.46 | 2023 | +5.03% | +2.84% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Canada | 4.82 | 2023 | -5.13% | -5.77% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Russia | 3.93 | 2023 | +4.96% | +4.8% | View data |
| 8 | 8 South Korea | 3.38 | 2023 | -0.73% | -0.19% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Romania | 3.09 | 2023 | +6.16% | +6.33% | View data |
| 10 | 10 United Arab Emirates | 2.87 | 2023 | +6.17% | +3.2% | View data |