Sweden: Sulphite Wood Pulp Market 2025

Sulphite Wood Pulp Market Size in Sweden

The Swedish sulphite wood pulp market skyrocketed to $X in 2021, rising by 29% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +21.5% against 2018 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Sulphite Wood Pulp Production in Sweden

In value terms, sulphite wood pulp production fell modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 38%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Sulphite Wood Pulp Exports

Exports from Sweden

In 2021, the amount of chemical wood pulp (sulphite, other than dissolving grades) exported from Sweden shrank markedly to X tons, declining by -65.3% against the previous year. Overall, exports faced a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 60% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sulphite wood pulp exports declined dramatically to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports faced a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 64% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Norway (X tons) was the main destination for sulphite wood pulp exports from Sweden, with a 77% share of total exports. Moreover, sulphite wood pulp exports to Norway exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Luxembourg (X tons), with a 6.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Norway stood at -11.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (-0.6% per year) and Luxembourg (+73.2% per year).

In value terms, Norway ($X) remains the key foreign market for chemical wood pulp (sulphite, other than dissolving grades) exports from Sweden, comprising 63% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by Luxembourg, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Norway totaled -11.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+0.3% per year) and Luxembourg (+80.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average sulphite wood pulp export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 15% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 21% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Luxembourg ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Norway ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium (+7.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sulphite Wood Pulp Imports

Imports into Sweden

In 2021, the amount of chemical wood pulp (sulphite, other than dissolving grades) imported into Sweden expanded modestly to X tons, surging by 4.6% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports saw strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 439%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sulphite wood pulp imports shrank rapidly to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, showed a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 158%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Norway (X tons) was the main supplier of sulphite wood pulp to Sweden, accounting for a 98% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany (X tons), with a 2.2% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Norway totaled +13.9%.

In value terms, the largest sulphite wood pulp suppliers to Sweden were Norway ($X) and Germany ($X).

In terms of the main suppliers, Norway, with a CAGR of +4.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average sulphite wood pulp import price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -21.8% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 90%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Norway totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Finland (+10.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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