Sweden: Market for Coated Printing and Writing Papers 2024

Market Size for Coated Printing and Writing Papers in Sweden

The Swedish market for coated printing and writing papers reduced to $X in 2021, with a decrease of -8.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption faced a deep setback. Coated printing and writing paper consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Coated Printing and Writing Papers in Sweden

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper production reached $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a abrupt setback. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Coated Printing and Writing Papers

Exports from Sweden

In 2021, exports of coated printing and writing papers from Sweden shrank notably to X tons, with a decrease of -44% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports faced a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 2%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper exports fell rapidly to $X in 2021. In general, exports showed a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 1.7%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main destinations of coated printing and writing paper exports from Sweden, with a combined 42% share of total exports. France, Denmark, Italy, Norway, Latvia, Japan, Finland, the Netherlands, Spain and Greece lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 38%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Greece (with a CAGR of +33.8%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the UK ($X), Germany ($X) and Poland ($X) constituted the largest markets for coated printing and writing paper exported from Sweden worldwide, with a combined 41% share of total exports. France, Denmark, Norway, Italy, Latvia, Finland, the Netherlands, Spain, Japan and Greece lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 40%.

Greece, with a CAGR of +32.5%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for coated printing and writing papers stood at $X per ton in 2021, jumping by 19% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Norway ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Japan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Norway (+0.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Coated Printing and Writing Papers

Imports into Sweden

In 2021, purchases abroad of coated printing and writing papers was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, imports, however, recorded a abrupt decrease. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a abrupt decline. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Finland (X tons) constituted the largest coated printing and writing paper supplier to Sweden, with a 61% share of total imports. Moreover, coated printing and writing paper imports from Finland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Belgium (X tons), with a 7.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Finland amounted to -5.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+1.4% per year) and Belgium (+1.7% per year).

In value terms, Finland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of coated printing and writing papers to Sweden, comprising 53% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 20% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with an 8.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Finland totaled -8.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-5.7% per year) and Belgium (-0.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for coated printing and writing papers amounted to $X per ton, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a perceptible setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Norway (+7.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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