Sweden: Bleached Sulphite Pulp Market 2024

Bleached Sulphite Pulp Market Size in Sweden

In 2022, the Swedish bleached sulphite pulp market increased by 22% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a abrupt descent. Bleached sulphite pulp consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Bleached Sulphite Pulp Production in Sweden

In value terms, bleached sulphite pulp production rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, faced a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 41% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Bleached Sulphite Pulp Exports

Exports from Sweden

In 2022, the amount of bleached sulphite pulp exported from Sweden shrank to X tons, waning by -14.3% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 60%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, bleached sulphite pulp exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 64% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons) was the main destination for bleached sulphite pulp exports from Sweden, accounting for a 82% share of total exports. Moreover, bleached sulphite pulp exports to Italy exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Luxembourg (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the UK (X tons), with a 6.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Italy amounted to +21.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Luxembourg (+70.9% per year) and the UK (+26.6% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for bleached sulphite pulp exports from Sweden, comprising 78% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Luxembourg ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK, with a 7.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Italy amounted to +24.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Luxembourg (+80.3% per year) and the UK (+31.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average bleached sulphite pulp export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 86% against the previous year. In general, the export price enjoyed a resilient increase. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Norway ($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 Belgium (+6.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Bleached Sulphite Pulp Imports

Imports into Sweden

Bleached sulphite pulp imports into Sweden skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, with an increase of 807% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, imports saw a mild increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, bleached sulphite pulp imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a buoyant increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Finland (X tons) constituted the largest bleached sulphite pulp supplier to Sweden, with a 71% share of total imports. Moreover, bleached sulphite pulp imports from Finland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Austria (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Finland was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (0.0% per year) and Germany (-4.0% per year).

In value terms, Finland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of bleached sulphite pulp to Sweden, comprising 74% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Austria ($X), with a 16% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Finland stood at +8.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (0.0% per year) and Germany (-3.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average bleached sulphite pulp import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 38% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, bleached sulphite pulp import price increased by +52.1% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by 63% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, 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 Finland (+7.2%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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