Sweden: Natural Polymers Market 2024

Natural Polymers Market Size in Sweden

The Swedish natural polymers market fell markedly to $X in 2021, declining by -34.8% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a abrupt slump. Natural polymers consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Natural Polymers Production in Sweden

In value terms, natural polymers production fell notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 120% against the previous year. Natural polymers production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Natural Polymers Exports

Exports from Sweden

In 2021, approx. X tons of natural and modified natural polymers in primary forms were exported from Sweden; picking up by 30% against the previous year. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, natural polymers exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for natural polymers exports from Sweden, with a 30% share of total exports. Moreover, natural polymers exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Singapore (X tons), threefold. Brazil (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Singapore (+26.7% per year) and Brazil (+48.4% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for natural polymers exported from Sweden were the United States ($X), Singapore ($X) and Switzerland ($X), with a combined 51% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Germany, France, Belgium, Brazil, South Korea, China, Denmark, the United Arab Emirates, Norway and Finland, which together accounted for a further 25%.

The United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +101.0%, 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

The average natural polymers export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 2.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 39% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Singapore ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Finland ($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 Switzerland (+6.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Natural Polymers Imports

Imports into Sweden

In 2021, purchases abroad of natural and modified natural polymers in primary forms decreased by -15.9% to X tons, falling for the fifth year in a row after three years of growth. Over the period under review, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 63%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, natural polymers imports reduced markedly to $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +32.3% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 48% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2020, and then fell significantly in the following year.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), China (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of natural polymers imports to Sweden, with a combined 48% share of total imports. Denmark, France, Norway, Belgium, Poland, Austria, Italy, the UK and Japan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 47%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +55.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of natural and modified natural polymers in primary forms to Sweden, comprising 44% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 9.9% share of total imports. It was followed by Japan, with a 9.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from France stood at +37.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+16.3% per year) and Japan (-9.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average natural polymers import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, dropping by -11.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, enjoyed a pronounced expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 92%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan (+29.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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