Sweden: Envelope Market 2025

Envelope Market Size in Sweden

In 2021, the Swedish envelope market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a deep slump. Envelope consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Envelope Production in Sweden

In value terms, envelope production reduced dramatically to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume decreased by -1.8%. Envelope production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Envelope Exports

Exports from Sweden

In 2021, exports of envelopes from Sweden shrank to X tons, declining by -10.5% compared with the previous year. In general, exports showed a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, envelope exports amounted to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 8.9%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Denmark (X tons), Norway (X tons) and Finland (X tons) were the main destinations of envelope exports from Sweden, with a combined 96% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Finland (with a CAGR of +12.7%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for envelope exported from Sweden were Norway ($X), Denmark ($X) and Finland ($X), together comprising 96% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Finland, with a CAGR of +14.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average envelope export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 13% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 48%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Finland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Denmark ($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 Finland (+1.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Envelope Imports

Imports into Sweden

Envelope imports into Sweden shrank to X tons in 2021, reducing by -10.8% against 2020 figures. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 56% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, envelope imports amounted to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 23%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest envelope supplier to Sweden, accounting for a 58% share of total imports. Moreover, envelope imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Poland (X tons), twofold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 3.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany totaled +11.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (+22.7% per year) and France (+4.4% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X), Poland ($X) and Tunisia ($X) were the largest envelope suppliers to Sweden, together comprising 83% of total imports.

Poland, with a CAGR of +22.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average envelope import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a abrupt descent. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Norway ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (-0.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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