Sweden: Paper Bag Market 2024

Paper Bag Market Size in Sweden

The Swedish paper bag market rose notably to $X in 2021, surging by 7.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Paper Bag Production in Sweden

In value terms, paper bag production expanded notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 7.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Paper Bag Exports

Exports from Sweden

After three years of decline, shipments abroad of sacks and bags of paper increased by 1.8% to X tons in 2021. Overall, exports, however, saw a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 11% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, paper bag exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, recorded a noticeable decline. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Norway (X tons) was the main destination for paper bag exports from Sweden, accounting for a 42% share of total exports. Moreover, paper bag exports to Norway exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Denmark (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Finland (X tons), with an 8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Norway amounted to +1.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Denmark (-8.4% per year) and Finland (-7.4% per year).

In value terms, Norway ($X) remains the key foreign market for sacks and bags of paper exports from Sweden, comprising 35% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Denmark ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Finland, with a 7.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Norway was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Denmark (-5.0% per year) and Finland (-7.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average paper bag export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 15% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Norway ($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 Poland (+8.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Paper Bag Imports

Imports into Sweden

Paper bag imports into Sweden was estimated at X tons in 2021, picking up by 11% against the previous year. In general, total imports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +66.6% against 2012 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 12%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, paper bag imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +70.0% against 2015 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Denmark (X tons) were the main suppliers of paper bag imports to Sweden, together comprising 66% of total imports. Turkey, Norway, Finland, the Netherlands, Italy, Estonia, China and Lithuania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 26%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Estonia (with a CAGR of +16.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest paper bag suppliers to Sweden were Poland ($X), Denmark ($X) and Germany ($X), together accounting for 59% of total imports. These countries were followed by China, the Netherlands, Finland, Norway, Turkey, Italy, Lithuania and Estonia, which together accounted for a further 29%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Estonia, with a CAGR of +17.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2021, the average paper bag import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 11% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a mild contraction. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+4.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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