Sweden: Unbleached Sulphate Pulp Market 2025

Unbleached Sulphate Pulp Market Size in Sweden

The Swedish unbleached sulphate pulp market reduced modestly to $X in 2022, shrinking by -1.8% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the market value increased by 8.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Unbleached Sulphate Pulp Production in Sweden

In value terms, unbleached sulphate pulp production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a slight shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 5.4%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Unbleached Sulphate Pulp Exports

Exports from Sweden

In 2022, exports of unbleached sulphate pulp from Sweden expanded to X tons, surging by 2.1% compared with 2021. Overall, total exports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by -3.6% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 24%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, unbleached sulphate pulp exports stood at $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.8% 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 +13.7% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 32%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for unbleached sulphate pulp exports from Sweden, accounting for a 35% share of total exports. Moreover, unbleached sulphate pulp exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, China (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by India (X tons), with a 7.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany stood at +10.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (+16.9% per year) and India (+19.0% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X), China ($X) and Finland ($X) constituted the largest markets for unbleached sulphate pulp exported from Sweden worldwide, together comprising 57% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, China, with a CAGR of +19.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

The average unbleached sulphate pulp export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 5.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 21%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Finland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United States ($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 China (+2.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Unbleached Sulphate Pulp Imports

Imports into Sweden

In 2022, the amount of unbleached sulphate pulp imported into Sweden dropped rapidly to X tons, shrinking by -96% against the year before. Overall, imports recorded a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 2,248%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, unbleached sulphate pulp imports fell rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 2,085% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Canada (X tons) and Ukraine (X tons) were the main suppliers of unbleached sulphate pulp imports to Sweden.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Ukraine (with a CAGR of -1.6%).

In value terms, Canada ($X) constituted the largest supplier of unbleached sulphate pulp to Sweden, comprising 69% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Ukraine ($X), with a 31% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Canada stood at -5.2%.

Import Prices by Country

The average unbleached sulphate pulp import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 57% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 633% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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 Canada ($X per ton), while the price for Ukraine stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Norway (+27.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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