Sweden: Plastic Bag Market 2024

Plastic Bag Market Size in Sweden

In 2022, the Swedish plastic bag market increased by X% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a mild downturn. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Plastic Bag Production in Sweden

In value terms, plastic bag production expanded significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

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Plastic Bag Exports

Exports from Sweden

In 2022, overseas shipments of plastic sacks and bags increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. In general, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, plastic bag exports rose modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Norway (X tons) was the main destination for plastic bag exports from Sweden, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, plastic bag exports to Norway exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Russia (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Finland (X tons), with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Norway was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Russia (X% per year) and Finland (X% per year).

In value terms, Norway ($X) remains the key foreign market for plastic sacks and bags exports from Sweden, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Russia ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Denmark, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Norway was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Russia (X% per year) and Denmark (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average plastic bag export price amounted to $X per ton, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded slight growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Denmark ($X per ton) and Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($X per ton) and Finland ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Russia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Plastic Bag Imports

Imports into Sweden

In 2022, approx. X tons of plastic sacks and bags were imported into Sweden; increasing by X% on the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, plastic bag imports rose notably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons), China (X tons) and Lithuania (X tons) were the main suppliers of plastic bag imports to Sweden, together accounting for X% of total imports. Germany, Finland, Denmark, Turkey, Vietnam, Estonia, Norway, Thailand, Spain and Latvia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest plastic bag suppliers to Sweden were Germany ($X), China ($X) and Finland ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. Poland, Lithuania, Denmark, Estonia, Turkey, Spain, Vietnam, Thailand, Latvia and Norway lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Latvia, 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

The average plastic bag import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, the import price showed a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 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 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Estonia ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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