Sweden: Market for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls 2025

Market Size for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls in Sweden

The Swedish market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight X-150 g/m2 in Rolls in Sweden

In value terms, production of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a noticeable descent. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls

Exports from Sweden

In 2021, the amount of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls exported from Sweden rose significantly to X tons, increasing by 5.5% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 7.2%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls rose notably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a abrupt slump. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls from Sweden, together comprising 43% 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 Belgium (with a CAGR of +34.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and the UK ($X) constituted the largest markets for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls exported from Sweden worldwide, together comprising 47% of total exports.

Belgium, with a CAGR of +36.0%, saw 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 export price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 5% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 11% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Egypt ($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 (+0.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls

Imports into Sweden

For the third year in a row, Sweden recorded growth in overseas purchases of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls, which increased by 12% to X tons in 2021. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 80% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls amounted to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, showed a noticeable reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 46%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Finland (X tons) constituted the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls supplier to Sweden, with a 40% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls from Finland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Germany (X tons), with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Finland was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+6.9% per year) and Germany (+0.1% per year).

In value terms, the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls suppliers to Sweden were Finland ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 69% share of total imports. The Czech Republic, Austria, Italy, Poland, Denmark and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 27%.

The Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +110.8%, recorded 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 import price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls stood at $X per ton in 2021, shrinking by -2.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 13%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+0.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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