Sweden: Market for Coniferous Wood In The Rough 2024

Market Size for Coniferous Wood In The Rough in Sweden

The Swedish market for coniferous wood in the rough fell slightly to $X in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a noticeable slump. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Coniferous Wood In The Rough in Sweden

In value terms, coniferous wood in the rough production contracted slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 14%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Coniferous Wood In The Rough

Exports from Sweden

In 2016, overseas shipments of coniferous wood in the rough decreased by -1% to X cubic meters, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, exports continue to indicate a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 6.9%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X cubic meters. From 2014 to 2016, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, coniferous wood in the rough exports stood at $X in 2016. In general, exports recorded a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 4.2%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2016, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Norway (X cubic meters) was the main destination for coniferous wood in the rough exports from Sweden, accounting for a 68% share of total exports. Moreover, coniferous wood in the rough exports to Norway exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X cubic meters), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Finland (X cubic meters), with a 7.1% share.

From 2012 to 2016, the average annual growth rate of volume to Norway stood at -8.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+49.5% per year) and Finland (-27.2% per year).

In value terms, Norway ($X) remains the key foreign market for coniferous wood in the rough exports from Sweden, comprising 49% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Egypt, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2016, the average annual growth rate of value to Norway amounted to -15.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+32.0% per year) and Egypt (+196.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for coniferous wood in the rough stood at $X per cubic meter in 2016, picking up by 4.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 6.8%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per cubic meter. From 2015 to 2016, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2016, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Norway ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2016, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (+1.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Coniferous Wood In The Rough

Imports into Sweden

In 2016, coniferous wood in the rough imports into Sweden amounted to X cubic meters, flattening at the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the period from 2012 to 2016; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 26%. Over the period under review, coniferous wood in rough imports hit record highs at X cubic meters in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2016, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, coniferous wood in the rough imports contracted to $X in 2016. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 30%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2016, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2016, Norway (X cubic meters) constituted the largest coniferous wood in the rough supplier to Sweden, with a 56% share of total imports. Moreover, coniferous wood in the rough imports from Norway exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Finland (X cubic meters), threefold. Latvia (X cubic meters) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2016, the average annual growth rate of volume from Norway stood at +14.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Finland (+7.7% per year) and Latvia (-17.2% per year).

In value terms, Norway ($X) constituted the largest supplier of coniferous wood in the rough to Sweden, comprising 54% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Finland ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by Latvia, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2016, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Norway stood at +4.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Finland (+0.1% per year) and Latvia (-21.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2016, the average import price for coniferous wood in the rough amounted to $X per cubic meter, with a decrease of -6.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by 3.2% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per cubic meter. From 2014 to 2016, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2016, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per cubic meter), while the price for the UK ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2016, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lithuania (-3.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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