Sweden: Market for Plastic Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil And Strip 2024

Market Size for Plastic Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil And Strip in Sweden

After seven years of growth, the Swedish market for plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip decreased by -76.7% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, consumption saw a slight shrinkage. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2020, and then reduced notably in the following year.

Production of Plastic Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil And Strip in Sweden

In value terms, production of plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip rose remarkably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a noticeable shrinkage. Production of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Plastic Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil And Strip

Exports from Sweden

For the fifth year in a row, Sweden recorded decline in shipments abroad of plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, which decreased by -2.4% to X tons in 2021. In general, exports showed a perceptible shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 2.7% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Norway (X tons), Germany (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip from Sweden, with a combined 39% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Denmark, France, Finland, Italy, Poland, the Netherlands, Spain, the UK, Pakistan and Switzerland, which together accounted for a further 41%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Pakistan (with a CAGR of +120.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Norway ($X) and China ($X) constituted the largest markets for plastic plate, sheet, film, foil and strip exported from Sweden worldwide, together comprising 36% of total exports. These countries were followed by Denmark, France, Finland, Italy, Poland, Spain, the Netherlands, the UK, Pakistan and Switzerland, which together accounted for a further 39%.

Among the main countries of destination, Pakistan, with a CAGR of +98.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 20% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Spain ($X per ton) and Finland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Pakistan ($X per ton) and Switzerland ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (+4.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Plastic Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil And Strip

Imports into Sweden

Imports of plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip into Sweden stood at X tons in 2021, almost unchanged from the previous year's figure. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 11%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Finland (X tons) and Denmark (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip to Sweden, together comprising 49% of total imports. Belgium, Italy, Poland, the Netherlands, France, the UK, Austria, Turkey, Spain and Lithuania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 36%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +14.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest plastic plate, sheet, film, foil and strip suppliers to Sweden were Germany ($X), Finland ($X) and Denmark ($X), together accounting for 46% of total imports. These countries were followed by Belgium, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Austria, the UK, Turkey, France, Lithuania and Spain, which together accounted for a further 37%.

Among the main suppliers, Poland, with a CAGR of +13.3%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 import price for plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lithuania (+2.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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