Sweden: Market for Natural Rubber And Gums 2025

Market Size for Natural Rubber And Gums in Sweden

In 2022, the Swedish natural rubber and gum market decreased by -3.2% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, consumption saw a pronounced curtailment. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Natural Rubber And Gums in Sweden

In value terms, natural rubber and gum production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a abrupt decrease. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of natural rubber and gums in Sweden amounted to less than X kg per ha in 2022, standing approx. at the year before. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. less than X ha of natural rubber and gums were harvested in Sweden; standing approx. at 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

Exports of Natural Rubber And Gums

Exports from Sweden

In 2022, approx. X tons of natural rubber and gums were exported from Sweden; which is down by -21.3% on the previous year. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 22%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, natural rubber and gum exports reached $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 33%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons), Denmark (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of natural rubber and gum exports from Sweden, together comprising 64% of total exports. The United States, China, France, Finland and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 26%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the United States (with a CAGR of +72.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for natural rubber and gums exports from Sweden, comprising 39% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the UK ($X), with a 19% share of total exports. It was followed by Denmark, with a 9.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States totaled +95.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+11.9% per year) and Denmark (+2.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average natural rubber and gum export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, natural rubber and gum export price increased by +120.3% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 53%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (+13.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Natural Rubber And Gums

Imports into Sweden

Natural rubber and gum imports into Sweden shrank dramatically to X tons in 2022, reducing by -32.8% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 62%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, natural rubber and gum imports shrank notably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 51% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Thailand (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of natural rubber and gum to Sweden, with a 53% share of total imports. Moreover, natural rubber and gum imports from Thailand exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Malaysia (X tons), twofold. The UK (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Thailand amounted to +28.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Malaysia (-12.8% per year) and the UK (+20.9% per year).

In value terms, the largest natural rubber and gum suppliers to Sweden were Thailand ($X), the UK ($X) and Malaysia ($X), together accounting for 78% of total imports. Denmark, Poland, Germany, China and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 10%.

In terms of the main suppliers, China, with a CAGR of +43.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average natural rubber and gum import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 21% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a mild decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by 32% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Denmark ($X per ton), while the price for Thailand ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Denmark (+7.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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