Sweden: Paper Tablecloths Market 2025

Paper Tablecloths Market Size in Sweden

After two years of decline, the Swedish paper tablecloths market increased by 5% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a deep slump. Paper tablecloths consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Paper Tablecloths Production in Sweden

In value terms, paper tablecloths production rose significantly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 373%. Paper tablecloths production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Paper Tablecloths Exports

Exports from Sweden

In 2021, shipments abroad of paper tablecloths and serviettes decreased by -3% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after four years of growth. In general, exports recorded a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 24%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, paper tablecloths exports expanded sharply to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a deep setback. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Norway (X tons) was the main destination for paper tablecloths exports from Sweden, with a 74% share of total exports. Moreover, paper tablecloths exports to Norway exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Denmark (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Finland (X tons), with a 5.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Norway was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Denmark (-12.5% per year) and Finland (-13.1% per year).

In value terms, Norway ($X) remains the key foreign market for paper tablecloths and serviettes exports from Sweden, comprising 75% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Denmark ($X), with a 10% share of total exports. It was followed by Finland, with a 5.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Norway amounted to -1.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Denmark (-15.0% per year) and Finland (-13.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average paper tablecloths export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 35%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Iceland ($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 the UK (+15.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Paper Tablecloths Imports

Imports into Sweden

In 2021, the amount of paper tablecloths and serviettes imported into Sweden shrank slightly to X tons, with a decrease of -3.8% against 2020 figures. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 24%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, paper tablecloths imports rose modestly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 21%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of paper tablecloths imports to Sweden, together accounting for 66% of total imports. These countries were followed by the UK, Italy, Slovakia, Austria, China and Estonia, which together accounted for a further 25%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the UK (with a CAGR of +33.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) appeared to be the largest paper tablecloths suppliers to Sweden, together accounting for 64% of total imports. The UK, Italy, Slovakia, Austria, China and Estonia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 22%.

The UK, with a CAGR of +25.4%, 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 tablecloths import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 6.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a slight decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 9.3%. The import price peaked 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 China ($X per ton), while the price for Austria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+0.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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