Sweden: Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Market 2022

Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Market Size in Sweden

In 2021, the Swedish preservative-treated rough wood market increased by 3.1% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Production in Sweden

In value terms, preservative-treated rough wood production fell to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a perceptible decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by 21% against the previous year. Preservative-treated rough wood production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Exports

Exports from Sweden

In 2021, shipments abroad of preservative-treated rough wood increased by 27% to X cubic meters, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, exports showed resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 121%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X cubic meters. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, preservative-treated rough wood exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a modest increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 78%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X cubic meters) was the main destination for preservative-treated rough wood exports from Sweden, with a 46% share of total exports. Moreover, preservative-treated rough wood exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (X cubic meters), fourfold. Finland (X cubic meters) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany stood at +45.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+25.5% per year) and Finland (+29.8% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for preservative-treated rough wood exported from Sweden were Germany ($X), the UK ($X) and Poland ($X), together accounting for 65% of total exports. Norway, Denmark, Finland and Estonia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 19%.

Estonia, with a CAGR of +72.1%, 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 preservative-treated rough wood export price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2021, growing by 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a abrupt setback. The export price peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Norway ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Finland ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Tunisia (+4.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Imports

Imports into Sweden

In 2021, purchases abroad of preservative-treated rough wood decreased by -11.7% to X cubic meters, falling for the fourth year in a row after four years of growth. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 261% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X cubic meters. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, preservative-treated rough wood imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports saw a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 184%. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Finland (X cubic meters) constituted the largest supplier of preservative-treated rough wood to Sweden, with a 75% share of total imports. Moreover, preservative-treated rough wood imports from Finland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Norway (X cubic meters), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Lithuania (X cubic meters), with a 1.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Finland stood at +18.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Norway (-16.6% per year) and Lithuania (-1.7% per year).

In value terms, Finland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of preservative-treated rough wood to Sweden, comprising 91% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Norway ($X), with a 6.3% share of total imports. It was followed by Lithuania, with a 0.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Finland amounted to +23.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Norway (-25.9% per year) and Lithuania (-6.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average preservative-treated rough wood import price amounted to $X per cubic meter, increasing by 39% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw tangible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 153% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Finland ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Norway ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Latvia (+92.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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