Sweden: Office Supply Market 2024

Office Supply Market Size in Sweden

In 2022, the Swedish office supply market increased by 6.2% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after seven years of decline. In general, consumption, however, saw a deep slump. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Office Supply Production in Sweden

In value terms, office supply production shrank notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Office Supply Exports

Exports from Sweden

In 2022, exports of office or school supplies of plastics from Sweden dropped rapidly to X tons, which is down by -32.6% against the year before. Overall, exports saw a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, office supply exports fell notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 8.7% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Norway (X tons), Denmark (X tons) and Finland (X tons) were the main destinations of office supply exports from Sweden, together accounting for 71% of total exports. Germany, Switzerland, the UK, Poland, Lithuania and Estonia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 20%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Switzerland (with a CAGR of +17.2%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for office supply exported from Sweden were Norway ($X), Germany ($X) and Denmark ($X), together comprising 65% of total exports. Finland, Switzerland, the UK, Poland, Estonia and Lithuania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 19%.

Among the main countries of destination, Switzerland, with a CAGR of +19.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average office supply export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 23% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.2%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Lithuania ($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 Estonia (+12.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Office Supply Imports

Imports into Sweden

In 2022, approx. X tons of office or school supplies of plastics were imported into Sweden; declining by -14.3% on the previous year's figure. In general, imports continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 21%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, office supply imports dropped to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 17%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), China (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of office supply imports to Sweden, with a combined 62% share of total imports. Poland, Denmark, France, Turkey, Latvia, the Czech Republic, Taiwan (Chinese), Estonia and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 28%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkey (with a CAGR of +35.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), China ($X) and Denmark ($X) were the largest office supply suppliers to Sweden, together accounting for 56% of total imports. France, the Netherlands, Poland, Latvia, the UK, Taiwan (Chinese), Turkey, Estonia and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 34%.

Turkey, with a CAGR of +23.4%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

In 2022, the average office supply import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 6.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 11% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 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 the UK ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($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 (+8.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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