Sweden: Sawnwood (Coniferous) Market 2025

Sawnwood (Coniferous) Market Size in Sweden

The Swedish sawnwood (coniferous) market dropped notably to $X in 2022, reducing by -81.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a abrupt curtailment. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Sawnwood (Coniferous) Production in Sweden

In value terms, sawnwood (coniferous) production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Sawnwood (Coniferous) Exports

Exports from Sweden

Sawnwood (coniferous) exports from Sweden soared to X cubic meters in 2022, with an increase of 3,058% on 2021. Over the period under review, exports posted a significant increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, sawnwood (coniferous) exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports posted significant growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The UK (X cubic meters), the United States (X cubic meters) and Japan (X cubic meters) were the main destinations of sawnwood (coniferous) exports from Sweden, with a combined 40% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the United States (with a CAGR of +91.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for sawnwood (coniferous) exported from Sweden were the UK ($X), the United States ($X) and Japan ($X), together accounting for 41% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the United States, with a CAGR of +97.8%, 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

In 2022, the average sawnwood (coniferous) export price amounted to $X per cubic meter, surging by 3.7% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, sawnwood (coniferous) export price increased by +22.7% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 75% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per cubic meter in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Norway ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to China ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Saudi Arabia (+5.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sawnwood (Coniferous) Imports

Imports into Sweden

In 2022, overseas purchases of sawnwood (coniferous) decreased by -21.8% to X cubic meters, falling for the fourth year in a row after three years of growth. Overall, imports continue to indicate a pronounced decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 48%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X cubic meters. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sawnwood (coniferous) imports shrank dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a perceptible decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 95%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Norway (X cubic meters) constituted the largest sawnwood (coniferous) supplier to Sweden, accounting for a 87% share of total imports. Moreover, sawnwood (coniferous) imports from Norway exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Estonia (X cubic meters), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Finland (X cubic meters), with a 3.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Norway stood at -1.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Estonia (-0.2% per year) and Finland (-4.1% per year).

In value terms, Norway ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sawnwood (coniferous) to Sweden, comprising 74% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Estonia ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Finland, with a 4.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Norway stood at -2.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Estonia (-0.8% per year) and Finland (-11.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average sawnwood (coniferous) import price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, declining by -4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 32%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per cubic meter. From 2019 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Estonia ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Norway ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Estonia (-0.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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