Sweden: Wood Flat Pallet Market 2025

Wood Flat Pallet Market Size in Sweden

The Swedish wood flat pallet market soared to $X in 2021, with an increase of 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +104.5% against 2016 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Wood Flat Pallet Production in Sweden

In value terms, wood flat pallet production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a measured increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 72%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Wood Flat Pallet Exports

Exports from Sweden

In 2021, shipments abroad of flat pallets and pallet collars of wood increased by 15% to X units, rising for the fifth consecutive year after two years of decline. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 16%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, wood flat pallet exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, total exports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +77.4% against 2016 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Denmark (X units), Norway (X units) and the Netherlands (X units) were the main destinations of wood flat pallet exports from Sweden, with a combined 67% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Germany, Finland, the UK and Poland, which together accounted for a further 21%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the UK (with a CAGR of +8.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for wood flat pallet exported from Sweden were Norway ($X), Denmark ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together comprising 58% of total exports.

Denmark, with a CAGR of +13.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2021, the average wood flat pallet export price amounted to $X per unit, jumping by 22% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.1%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the average export price increased by 25% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Norway ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Finland (+9.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Wood Flat Pallet Imports

Imports into Sweden

In 2021, approx. X units of flat pallets and pallet collars of wood were imported into Sweden; with an increase of 7.9% on the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 24%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, wood flat pallet imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports showed a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 49%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Norway (X units) constituted the largest supplier of wood flat pallet to Sweden, with a 59% share of total imports. Moreover, wood flat pallet imports from Norway exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Poland (X units), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Denmark (X units), with a 7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Norway amounted to +33.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (-5.1% per year) and Denmark (-0.4% per year).

In value terms, Norway ($X) constituted the largest supplier of flat pallets and pallet collars of wood to Sweden, comprising 35% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Poland ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Latvia, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Norway stood at +26.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (+7.7% per year) and Latvia (+42.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average wood flat pallet import price amounted to $X per unit, picking up by 36% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +10.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Latvia ($X per unit), while the price for Norway ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Latvia (+19.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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