Sweden: Plastic Self-Adhesive Plate Market 2025

Plastic Self-Adhesive Plate Market Size in Sweden

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Swedish plastic self-adhesive plate market, when its value decreased by -18.8% to $X. In general, the total consumption indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +77.5% against 2017 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then reduced notably in the following year.

Plastic Self-Adhesive Plate Production in Sweden

In value terms, plastic self-adhesive plate production declined dramatically to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 233% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Plastic Self-Adhesive Plate Exports

Exports from Sweden

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of plastic self-adhesive plates, sheets and other flat shapes, when their volume decreased by -13.1% to X tons. Overall, total exports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +1.7% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 21%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, plastic self-adhesive plate exports dropped to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +74.6% against 2012 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 39%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then dropped in the following year.

Exports by Country

Norway (X tons) was the main destination for plastic self-adhesive plate exports from Sweden, accounting for a 25% share of total exports. Moreover, plastic self-adhesive plate exports to Norway exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Denmark (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the United States (X tons), with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Norway amounted to +2.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Denmark (+3.8% per year) and the United States (+21.9% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for plastic self-adhesive plate exported from Sweden were Norway ($X), the United States ($X) and Denmark ($X), with a combined 48% share of total exports. Finland, Poland, Germany, Belgium, China, the Netherlands, Spain, India and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 34%.

Spain, with a CAGR of +42.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 plastic self-adhesive plate export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 5.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 17%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($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 Poland (+7.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Plastic Self-Adhesive Plate Imports

Imports into Sweden

In 2022, the amount of plastic self-adhesive plates, sheets and other flat shapes imported into Sweden expanded modestly to X tons, surging by 3.3% compared with 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, plastic self-adhesive plate imports declined slightly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 19% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, leveling off in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of plastic self-adhesive plate to Sweden, with a 26% share of total imports. Moreover, plastic self-adhesive plate imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Denmark (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Italy (X tons), with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Denmark (+4.9% per year) and Italy (+2.5% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of plastic self-adhesive plates, sheets and other flat shapes to Sweden, comprising 33% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Denmark ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a 7.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany totaled +2.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Denmark (+1.2% per year) and China (+16.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average plastic self-adhesive plate import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -3.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure 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 ($X per ton), while the price for Romania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+4.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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