Scandinavia: Roundwood Market 2025

Roundwood Market Size in Scandinavia

The Scandinavia roundwood market reduced to $X in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Roundwood Production in Scandinavia

In value terms, roundwood production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Roundwood Exports

Exports in Scandinavia

For the third consecutive year, Scandinavia recorded growth in overseas shipments of roundwood, which increased by X% to X cubic meters in 2022. Total exports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, roundwood exports surged to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Norway was the key exporting country with an export of about X cubic meters, which amounted to X% of total exports. Sweden (X cubic meters) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Finland (X%).

Norway was also the fastest-growing in terms of the roundwood exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Finland (X%) and Sweden (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Norway increased by X percentage points.

In value terms, Norway ($X), Sweden ($X) and Finland ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022.

Among the main exporting countries, Sweden, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Scandinavia stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per cubic meter), while Norway ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Roundwood Imports

Imports in Scandinavia

In 2022, approx. X cubic meters of roundwood were imported in Scandinavia; with a decrease of X% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports saw a slight contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X cubic meters. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, roundwood imports stood at $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a slight descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Sweden represented the main importing country with an import of around X cubic meters, which recorded X% of total imports. Finland (X cubic meters) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Norway (X%).

Sweden experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of roundwood. Norway (X%) and Finland (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Sweden (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Finland (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Sweden ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported roundwood in Scandinavia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Finland ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Sweden was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Finland (X% per year) and Norway (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Scandinavia stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Norway ($X per cubic meter), while Sweden ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Norway (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform