Sweden: Market for Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers 2024

Market Size for Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers in Sweden

For the fifth consecutive year, the Swedish market for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by -32.4% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, consumption saw a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the market value increased by 5.4%. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers in Sweden

In value terms, production of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers contracted rapidly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, faced a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume decreased by -0.9%. Over the period under review, production of reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers

Exports from Sweden

In 2021, overseas shipments of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers increased by 11% to X tons for the first time since 2012, thus ending a eight-year declining trend. In general, exports, however, saw a deep contraction. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers expanded sharply to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a abrupt downturn. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers from Sweden, with a 23% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (X tons), twofold. The Netherlands (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany amounted to -11.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (-12.0% per year) and the Netherlands (-5.1% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers exports from Sweden, comprising 22% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the UK ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany totaled -11.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (-12.6% per year) and the Netherlands (-6.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 13%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($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 Latvia (+2.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers

Imports into Sweden

Imports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers into Sweden expanded sharply to X tons in 2021, increasing by 9.5% against 2020. Overall, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 42% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers amounted to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, recorded a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 29% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Finland (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers to Sweden, with a combined 59% share of total imports. Austria, Portugal, France, the Czech Republic, Poland, Denmark and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 34%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +22.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest uncoated wood free printing and writing paper suppliers to Sweden were Finland ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together accounting for 53% of total imports. Austria, France, the Czech Republic, Portugal, Poland, Denmark and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 36%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Portugal, with a CAGR of +16.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 import price for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers amounted to $X per ton, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+0.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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