Sweden: Corrugated Paper Box Market 2024

Corrugated Paper Box Market Size in Sweden

For the third year in a row, the Swedish corrugated paper box market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 16% to $X in 2022. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Corrugated Paper Box Production in Sweden

In value terms, corrugated paper box production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. As a result, production reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Corrugated Paper Box Exports

Exports from Sweden

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of cartons, boxes and cases of corrugated paper or paperboard decreased by -2% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 10%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, corrugated paper box exports dropped slightly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 15%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Exports by Country

Norway (X tons) was the main destination for corrugated paper box exports from Sweden, with a 43% share of total exports. Moreover, corrugated paper box exports to Norway exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Denmark (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Finland (X tons), with a 9.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Norway amounted to +2.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Denmark (-7.4% per year) and Finland (+0.0% per year).

In value terms, Norway ($X) remains the key foreign market for cartons, boxes and cases of corrugated paper or paperboard exports from Sweden, comprising 41% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Denmark ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Finland, with a 7.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Norway stood at +2.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Denmark (-4.5% per year) and Finland (+4.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average corrugated paper box export price amounted to $X per ton, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.8%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 22%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 Finland (+4.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Corrugated Paper Box Imports

Imports into Sweden

For the seventh year in a row, Sweden recorded growth in overseas purchases of cartons, boxes and cases of corrugated paper or paperboard, which increased by 4.1% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +108.6% against 2012 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 17%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, corrugated paper box imports rose remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 34%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Poland (X tons) constituted the largest corrugated paper box supplier to Sweden, with a 47% share of total imports. Moreover, corrugated paper box imports from Poland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), twofold. Denmark (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Poland totaled +7.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+12.9% per year) and Denmark (+2.1% per year).

In value terms, Poland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cartons, boxes and cases of corrugated paper or paperboard to Sweden, comprising 46% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Denmark, with a 9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Poland amounted to +11.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+5.8% per year) and Denmark (+2.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average corrugated paper box import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 3.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by 14% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Finland ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+4.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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