Sweden: Industrial Roundwood (Coniferous) Market 2025

Industrial Roundwood (Coniferous) Market Size in Sweden

The Swedish industrial roundwood (coniferous) market contracted slightly to $X in 2022, shrinking by -3.9% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Industrial Roundwood (Coniferous) Production in Sweden

In value terms, industrial roundwood (coniferous) production contracted modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 35% against the previous year. Industrial roundwood (coniferous) production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Industrial Roundwood (Coniferous) Exports

Exports from Sweden

For the fourth consecutive year, Sweden recorded growth in shipments abroad of industrial roundwood (coniferous), which increased by 50% to X cubic meters in 2022. Overall, exports recorded buoyant growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, industrial roundwood (coniferous) exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 154%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Finland (X cubic meters), Norway (X cubic meters) and Latvia (X cubic meters) were the main destinations of industrial roundwood (coniferous) exports from Sweden, with a combined 59% share of total exports. Romania, Germany, Poland, Denmark, Austria and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 37%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Romania (with a CAGR of +7,348.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Finland ($X), Denmark ($X) and Romania ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for industrial roundwood (coniferous) exported from Sweden worldwide, with a combined 48% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Romania, with a CAGR of +4,922.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average industrial roundwood (coniferous) export price amounted to $X per cubic meter, reducing by -7.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, industrial roundwood (coniferous) export price increased by +9.3% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 76%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per cubic meter in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: 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 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (+11.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Industrial Roundwood (Coniferous) Imports

Imports into Sweden

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was growth in purchases abroad of industrial roundwood (coniferous), when their volume increased by 2.6% to X cubic meters. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 48%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X cubic meters. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, industrial roundwood (coniferous) imports amounted to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 95%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Norway (X cubic meters) constituted the largest supplier of industrial roundwood (coniferous) to Sweden, accounting for a 68% share of total imports. Moreover, industrial roundwood (coniferous) 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 6.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Norway amounted to +7.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Finland (+4.9% per year) and Latvia (-13.1% per year).

In value terms, Norway ($X) constituted the largest supplier of industrial roundwood (coniferous) to Sweden, comprising 63% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Finland ($X), with a 21% share of total imports. It was followed by Latvia, with a 9.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Norway amounted to +4.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Finland (+2.8% per year) and Latvia (-9.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average industrial roundwood (coniferous) import price amounted to $X per cubic meter, increasing by 8.8% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a slight setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 32%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per cubic meter. From 2019 to 2022, the average 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 Latvia ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Norway ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Latvia (+4.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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