Sweden: Roundwood Market 2024

Roundwood Market Size in Sweden

The Swedish roundwood market shrank modestly to $X in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Roundwood Production in Sweden

In value terms, roundwood production contracted slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated modest 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 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

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Roundwood Exports

Exports from Sweden

For the fourth year in a row, Sweden recorded growth in overseas shipments of roundwood, which increased by X% to X cubic meters in 2022. In general, exports posted a strong increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, roundwood exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Finland (X cubic meters), Norway (X cubic meters) and Latvia (X cubic meters) were the main destinations of roundwood exports from Sweden, with a combined X% share of total exports. Romania, Germany, Denmark, Austria and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Austria (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for roundwood exported from Sweden were Denmark ($X), Finland ($X) and Norway ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. Romania, Latvia, Germany, Austria and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Austria, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 roundwood export price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, roundwood export price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per cubic meter 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 foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Norway ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Roundwood Imports

Imports into Sweden

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was growth in overseas purchases of roundwood, when their volume increased by X% to X cubic meters. Overall, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X cubic meters. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, roundwood imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Norway (X cubic meters) constituted the largest roundwood supplier to Sweden, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, roundwood imports from Norway exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Latvia (X cubic meters), twofold. Finland (X cubic meters) ranked third in terms of total imports with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Norway stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Latvia (X% per year) and Finland (X% per year).

In value terms, Norway ($X), Latvia ($X) and Estonia ($X) constituted the largest roundwood suppliers to Sweden, together comprising X% of total imports. Finland, Lithuania and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, Finland, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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 roundwood import price amounted to $X per cubic meter, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

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 Latvia ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Norway ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

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

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