Sweden: Semi-Chemical Wood Pulp Market 2024

Semi-Chemical Wood Pulp Market Size in Sweden

The Swedish semi-chemical wood pulp market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a buoyant increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Semi-Chemical Wood Pulp Production in Sweden

In value terms, semi-chemical wood pulp production contracted slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Semi-Chemical Wood Pulp Exports

Exports from Sweden

Semi-chemical wood pulp exports from Sweden dropped to X tons in 2022, falling by X% on the year before. Overall, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, semi-chemical wood pulp exports totaled $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed noticeable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

India (X tons) was the main destination for semi-chemical wood pulp exports from Sweden, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, semi-chemical wood pulp exports to India exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Pakistan (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to India amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (X% per year) and Pakistan (X% per year).

In value terms, India ($X) remains the key foreign market for semi-chemical wood pulp exports from Sweden, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Spain, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to India stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average semi-chemical wood pulp export price amounted to $X per ton, rising 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 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Indonesia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 India (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Semi-Chemical Wood Pulp Imports

Imports into Sweden

Semi-chemical wood pulp imports into Sweden surged to X tons in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, imports recorded significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, semi-chemical wood pulp imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Finland (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of semi-chemical wood pulp to Sweden, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, semi-chemical wood pulp imports from Finland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), more than tenfold.

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

In value terms, Finland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of semi-chemical wood pulp to Sweden, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with an X% share of total imports.

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average semi-chemical wood pulp import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a slight decline. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Estonia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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