Sweden: Market for Saw Logs And Veneer Logs 2024

Market Size for Saw Logs And Veneer Logs in Sweden

The Swedish market for saw logs and veneer logs rose rapidly to $X in 2023, with an increase of X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Saw Logs And Veneer Logs in Sweden

In value terms, saw logs and veneer logs production expanded notably to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Saw logs and veneer logs production peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Saw Logs And Veneer Logs

Exports from Sweden

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of saw logs and veneer logs decreased by X% to X cubic meters in 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X cubic meters, and then contracted notably in the following year.

In value terms, saw logs and veneer logs exports contracted sharply to $X in 2023. In general, exports, however, posted a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2022, and then reduced notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Finland (X cubic meters) was the main destination for saw logs and veneer logs exports from Sweden, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, saw logs and veneer logs exports to Finland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Norway (X cubic meters), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Germany (X cubic meters), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume to Finland amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Norway (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

In value terms, Finland ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for saw logs and veneer logs exports from Sweden, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Denmark ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Finland amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Denmark (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for saw logs and veneer logs stood at $X per cubic meter in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: 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 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Latvia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Saw Logs And Veneer Logs

Imports into Sweden

In 2023, supplies from abroad of saw logs and veneer logs increased by X% to X cubic meters, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, imports, however, recorded a perceptible downturn. 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 cubic meters. From 2019 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, saw logs and veneer logs imports surged to $X in 2023. Overall, total imports indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports increased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Norway (X cubic meters), Latvia (X cubic meters) and Finland (X cubic meters) were the main suppliers of saw logs and veneer logs imports to Sweden, together comprising X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Finland (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Norway ($X), Latvia ($X) and Finland ($X) were the largest saw logs and veneer logs suppliers to Sweden, together comprising X% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Finland, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 2023, the average import price for saw logs and veneer logs amounted to $X per cubic meter, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price posted a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2023 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 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Norway ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, 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.

Source: IndexBox Platform