Sweden: Paper And Paperboard Market 2024

Paper And Paperboard Market Size in Sweden

In 2022, the Swedish paper and paperboard market increased by 8.9% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, consumption recorded a significant expansion. Paper and paperboard consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Paper And Paperboard Production in Sweden

In value terms, paper and paperboard production dropped modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, posted a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 132% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Paper And Paperboard Exports

Exports from Sweden

In 2022, approx. X tons of paper and paperboard (creped, crinkled, embossed or perforated) were exported from Sweden; which is down by -2.7% against the previous year. Overall, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 53% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, paper and paperboard exports expanded significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +33.8% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 27%. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Finland (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Estonia (X tons) were the main destinations of paper and paperboard exports from Sweden, with a combined 49% share of total exports. Germany, China, Denmark, Belgium, Norway, Austria, Switzerland, India, Turkey and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 38%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Switzerland (with a CAGR of +92.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for paper and paperboard exported from Sweden were Italy ($X), Denmark ($X) and Finland ($X), together comprising 36% of total exports. China, Germany, Estonia, Turkey, Switzerland, Austria, India, Norway, Belgium and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 42%.

Switzerland, with a CAGR of +90.1%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

The average paper and paperboard export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 9.4% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, paper and paperboard export price increased by +91.3% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 46%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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 Turkey ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 Denmark (+8.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Paper And Paperboard Imports

Imports into Sweden

In 2022, purchases abroad of paper and paperboard (creped, crinkled, embossed or perforated) increased by 31% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, imports, however, showed a mild reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 470% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, paper and paperboard imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a noticeable curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Finland (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of paper and paperboard imports to Sweden, with a combined 61% share of total imports. Ukraine, Denmark, France, Switzerland, Austria, Lithuania, Italy, Norway and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 32%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Ukraine (with a CAGR of +120.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest paper and paperboard suppliers to Sweden were Germany ($X), Spain ($X) and Finland ($X), together comprising 60% of total imports. Ukraine, Denmark, Italy, Switzerland, Norway, Lithuania, France, Austria and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 30%.

Ukraine, with a CAGR of +106.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average paper and paperboard import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -11.8% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 486% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Austria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+28.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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