Sweden: Container Market 2024

Container Market Size in Sweden

In 2022, the Swedish container market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Container Production in Sweden

In value terms, container production reduced slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Container Exports

Exports from Sweden

In 2022, shipments abroad of tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers decreased by X% to X units, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, exports recorded a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, container exports dropped slightly to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a pronounced descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Norway (X units), Denmark (X units) and Finland (X units) were the main destinations of container exports from Sweden, together comprising X% of total exports.

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

In value terms, the largest markets for container exported from Sweden were Norway ($X), Denmark ($X) and Finland ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

Denmark, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of 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 container export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Iceland ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

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

Container Imports

Imports into Sweden

In 2022, imports of tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers into Sweden skyrocketed to X units, growing by X% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, total imports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, imports increased by X% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, container imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a resilient expansion 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, imports increased by X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Denmark (X units) constituted the largest supplier of container to Sweden, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, container imports from Denmark exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X units), twofold. Poland (X units) 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 Denmark amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (X% per year) and Poland (X% per year).

In value terms, Denmark ($X), France ($X) and Poland ($X) constituted the largest container suppliers to Sweden, with a combined X% share of total imports.

France, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 container import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a perceptible contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per unit), while the price for Norway ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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