Sweden: Stationery Market 2025

Stationery Market Size in Sweden

In 2022, the Swedish stationery market increased by 1.3% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, consumption showed a abrupt downturn. Stationery consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Stationery Production in Sweden

In value terms, stationery production dropped sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a significant contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by 0.8%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Stationery Exports

Exports from Sweden

In 2022, shipments abroad of articles of stationery increased by 14% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 26%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, stationery exports expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a slight decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Norway (X tons), Finland (X tons) and Denmark (X tons) were the main destinations of stationery exports from Sweden, with a combined 78% share of total exports. Germany, Switzerland, the UK, the United States and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 16%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of +9.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for stationery exported from Sweden were Norway ($X), Denmark ($X) and Finland ($X), with a combined 74% share of total exports. Germany, Switzerland, the UK, the United States and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 17%.

Switzerland, with a CAGR of +15.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average stationery export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -6.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a mild reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 35% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Finland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (+6.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Stationery Imports

Imports into Sweden

In 2022, overseas purchases of articles of stationery were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 14%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, stationery imports rose sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a noticeable decline. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Estonia (X tons) were the main suppliers of stationery imports to Sweden, with a combined 61% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Estonia (with a CAGR of +20.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest stationery suppliers to Sweden were China ($X), Germany ($X) and Estonia ($X), together comprising 61% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Estonia, with a CAGR of +19.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average stationery import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 8.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by 22% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Finland ($X per ton), while the price for Austria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+4.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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