Sweden: Plastic Container Market 2024

Plastic Container Market Size in Sweden

In 2022, the Swedish plastic container market increased by X% to $X, rising for the sixth consecutive year after four years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, showed a abrupt decline. Plastic container consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Plastic Container Production in Sweden

In value terms, plastic container production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Plastic Container Exports

Exports from Sweden

For the third year in a row, Sweden recorded growth in overseas shipments of plastic containers, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, plastic container exports expanded significantly to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Norway (X tons) was the main destination for plastic container exports from Sweden, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, plastic container exports to Norway exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Denmark (X tons), twofold. Finland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Norway totaled 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 ($X) remains the key foreign market for plastic containers exports from Sweden, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Denmark ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Finland, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value 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).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average plastic container export price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Iceland ($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 Denmark (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Plastic Container Imports

Imports into Sweden

Plastic container imports into Sweden stood at X tons in 2022, surging by X% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports posted a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, plastic container imports rose sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Denmark (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of plastic container imports to Sweden, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Denmark ($X), Germany ($X) and Norway ($X) were the largest plastic container suppliers to Sweden, with a combined X% share of total imports. The Netherlands, China, Poland, Belgium, Finland, Italy, Lithuania, France, the UK and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, Belgium, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 2022, the average plastic container import price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Norway (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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