Sweden: Market for Pulp From Fibres Other Than Wood 2025

Market Size for Pulp From Fibres Other Than Wood in Sweden

After four years of decline, the Swedish market for pulp from fibres other than wood increased by 210% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Pulp From Fibres Other Than Wood

Exports from Sweden

In 2022, approx. X tons of pulp from fibres other than wood were exported from Sweden; shrinking by -50.5% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, posted a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 3,193% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then dropped notably in the following year.

In value terms, exports of pulp from fibres other than wood declined markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 6,297% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for exports of pulp from fibres other than wood from Sweden, accounting for a 59% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of pulp from fibres other than wood to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Germany (X tons), with a 5.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to China totaled +920.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-65.8% per year) and Germany (+51.7% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for pulp from fibres other than wood exports from Sweden, comprising 50% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a 6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to China stood at +892.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+200.9% per year) and France (-83.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for pulp from fibres other than wood stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by 94%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($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 Italy (+53.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Pulp From Fibres Other Than Wood

Imports into Sweden

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in supplies from abroad of pulp from fibres other than wood, when their volume increased by 85% to X tons. In general, total imports indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of pulp from fibres other than wood surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Norway (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of pulp from fibres other than wood to Sweden, together accounting for 91% of total imports. Spain, Germany and Switzerland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 8.1%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of +78.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pulp from fibres other than wood to Sweden, comprising 62% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 26% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a 6.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China amounted to +14.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (-7.2% per year) and Spain (+85.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for pulp from fibres other than wood amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 33% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Norway ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Norway (+12.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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