Sweden: Waste Cork Market 2025

Waste Cork Market Size in Sweden

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Swedish waste cork market, when its value decreased by -8.2% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Waste cork consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

Waste Cork Production in Sweden

In value terms, waste cork production declined to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume increased by 47% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

Waste Cork Exports

Exports from Sweden

In 2021, the amount of waste cork, crushed, granulated or ground cork exported from Sweden fell markedly to X kg, which is down by -87.5% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports showed a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 4,366% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, waste cork exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 3,968% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X kg), the UK (X kg) and Denmark (X kg) were the main destinations of waste cork exports from Sweden, together comprising 71% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Denmark (with a CAGR of +3.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for waste cork exported from Sweden were Indonesia ($X), India ($X) and the UK ($X), together comprising 86% of total exports. China, Denmark, Norway and Finland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 13%.

Among the main countries of destination, Denmark, with a CAGR of +9.3%, 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

The average waste cork export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 1,670% against the previous year. In general, the export price posted a significant expansion. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Norway ($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 India (+1,656.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Waste Cork Imports

Imports into Sweden

Waste cork imports into Sweden surged to X tons in 2021, rising by 202% on the previous year. Over the period under review, imports showed significant growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, waste cork imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports enjoyed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 578% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest waste cork supplier to Sweden, with a 86% share of total imports. Moreover, waste cork imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Denmark (X kg), ninefold. New Zealand (X kg) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Denmark (-2.9% per year) and New Zealand (+86.4% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of waste cork, crushed, granulated or ground cork to Sweden, comprising 64% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Denmark ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by New Zealand, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Spain was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Denmark (+8.2% per year) and New Zealand (+93.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average waste cork import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -42.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a mild downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average import price increased by 171% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Denmark (+11.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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