Sweden: Market for Polyethylene with a Specific Gravity of Less than 0.94, in Primary Forms 2024

Market Size for Polyethylene with a Specific Gravity of Less than 0.94, in Primary Forms in Sweden

The Swedish market for polyethylene with a specific gravity of less than X, in primary forms declined to $X in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a perceptible downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Polyethylene with a Specific Gravity of Less than X, in Primary Forms in Sweden

In value terms, production of polyethylene with a specific gravity of less than X, in primary forms skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a dramatic decrease. Production of peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Polyethylene with a Specific Gravity of Less than 0.94, in Primary Forms

Exports from Sweden

In 2022, exports of polyethylene with a specific gravity of less than X, in primary forms from Sweden stood at X tons, standing approx. at the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of polyethylene with a specific gravity of less than X, in primary forms expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons), China (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of polyethylene with a specific gravity of less than X, in primary forms from Sweden, with a combined X% share of total exports. Finland, Turkey, Poland, Italy, the United Arab Emirates, the Netherlands, South Korea, Latvia, Norway and Brazil 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 shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for polyethylene with a specific gravity of less than X exported from Sweden were China ($X), Belgium ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

China, 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 more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for polyethylene with a specific gravity of less than X, in primary forms stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

Imports of Polyethylene with a Specific Gravity of Less than 0.94, in Primary Forms

Imports into Sweden

In 2022, supplies from abroad of polyethylene with a specific gravity of less than X, in primary forms decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the fifth year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports showed a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of polyethylene with a specific gravity of less than X, in primary forms stood at $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of polyethylene with a specific gravity of less than X, in primary forms to Sweden, with a combined X% share of total imports. Norway, Germany, Denmark, Finland, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, the UK and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest polyethylene with a specific gravity of less than X suppliers to Sweden were Belgium ($X), Austria ($X) and Norway ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. The Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, Finland, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, the UK and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

South Korea, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for polyethylene with a specific gravity of less than X, in primary forms stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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 Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for Saudi Arabia ($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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