Sweden: Market for Wood Chips, Particles And Residues 2022

Market Size for Wood Chips, Particles And Residues in Sweden

In 2021, the Swedish market for wood chips, particles and residues decreased by -X% to $X for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year rising trend. Overall, the total consumption indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +X% against 2012 indices. Wood chips, particles and residues consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Production of Wood Chips, Particles And Residues in Sweden

In value terms, wood chips, particles and residues production reduced dramatically to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then declined notably in the following year.

Exports of Wood Chips, Particles And Residues

Exports from Sweden

In 2021, shipments abroad of wood chips, particles and residues increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, exports, however, recorded a perceptible decline. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, wood chips, particles and residues exports fell to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a noticeable decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Norway (X tons) was the main destination for wood chips, particles and residues exports from Sweden, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, wood chips, particles and residues exports to Norway exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Denmark (X tons), threefold. Finland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume to Norway amounted to -X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Denmark (-X% per year) and Finland (+X% per year).

In value terms, Norway ($X), Denmark ($X) and Finland ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for wood chips, particles and residues exported from Sweden worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports.

Finland, with a CAGR of +X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average export price for wood chips, particles and residues amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2020, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Finland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Norway (+X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Wood Chips, Particles And Residues

Imports into Sweden

Wood chips, particles and residues imports into Sweden reduced markedly to X tons in 2021, which is down by -X% against the year before. In general, imports saw a slight setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, wood chips, particles and residues imports declined sharply to $X in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Latvia (X tons), Norway (X tons) and Finland (X tons) were the main suppliers of wood chips, particles and residues imports to Sweden, with a combined X% share of total imports. Estonia, Spain, Russia and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X 2012 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of +X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Latvia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of wood chips, particles and residues to Sweden, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Norway ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Finland, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Latvia totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Norway (+X% per year) and Finland (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the average import price for wood chips, particles and residues amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the price for Norway ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (+X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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