Sweden: Market for Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp 2024

Market Size for Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp in Sweden

In 2022, the Swedish market for wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a mild decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp in Sweden

In value terms, production of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp reduced slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Production of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

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Exports of Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp

Exports from Sweden

In 2022, overseas shipments of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after four years of growth. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp amounted to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp from Sweden, together accounting for 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 the United States (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp exported from Sweden were the Netherlands ($X), Germany ($X) and China ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. The United States, the UK, India, Spain, Italy, Poland, France, Turkey, Finland and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, the United States, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 export price for wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were China ($X per ton) and India ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United States ($X per ton) and Poland ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp

Imports into Sweden

In 2022, approx. X tons of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp were imported into Sweden; with an increase of X% against the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp surged to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Finland (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp to Sweden, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp from Finland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Portugal (X tons), twofold. Brazil (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an X% share.

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

In value terms, Finland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp to Sweden, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Portugal ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Brazil, with a X% share.

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

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for Portugal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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