Sweden: Non-Cellular Polystyrene Film Market 2025

Non-Cellular Polystyrene Film Market Size in Sweden

The Swedish non-cellular polystyrene film market amounted to $X in 2022, with an increase of 4.6% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a noticeable reduction. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Non-Cellular Polystyrene Film Production in Sweden

In value terms, non-cellular polystyrene film production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 11%. Non-cellular polystyrene film production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Non-Cellular Polystyrene Film Exports

Exports from Sweden

In 2022, approx. X tons of non-cellular polystyrene films, sheets, foil and strip were exported from Sweden; waning by -18.3% on the previous year. Overall, exports showed a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-cellular polystyrene film exports dropped significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 19%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Norway (X tons) was the main destination for non-cellular polystyrene film exports from Sweden, with a 75% share of total exports. Moreover, non-cellular polystyrene film exports to Norway exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (X tons), tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Finland (X tons), with a 4.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Norway amounted to +2.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+3.2% per year) and Finland (-10.7% per year).

In value terms, Norway ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-cellular polystyrene films, sheets, foil and strip exports from Sweden, comprising 67% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the UK ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Poland, with a 6.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Norway totaled +4.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+5.4% per year) and Poland (+14.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-cellular polystyrene film export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 2% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.5%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 12%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 Finland (+3.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Non-Cellular Polystyrene Film Imports

Imports into Sweden

In 2022, non-cellular polystyrene film imports into Sweden expanded sharply to X tons, surging by 6.6% on the year before. Overall, imports showed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 143% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-cellular polystyrene film imports rose modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed pronounced growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 133% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Austria (X tons), Finland (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) were the main suppliers of non-cellular polystyrene film imports to Sweden, with a combined 55% share of total imports. Denmark, Ireland, Germany, Slovenia, Belgium and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 36%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Slovenia (with a CAGR of +128.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Austria ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the largest non-cellular polystyrene film suppliers to Sweden, with a combined 50% share of total imports. Finland, Ireland, Denmark, Slovenia, Belgium and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 37%.

Slovenia, with a CAGR of +122.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-cellular polystyrene film import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -2.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a slight decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 15%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+6.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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