Sweden: Wood Pulp Market 2022

Wood Pulp Market Size in Sweden

After two years of decline, the Swedish wood pulp market increased by X% to $X in 2021. In general, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the market value increased by X%. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Wood Pulp Production in Sweden

In value terms, wood pulp production expanded significantly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Wood Pulp Exports

Exports from Sweden

In 2021, after four years of growth, there was decline in shipments abroad of wood pulp, when their volume decreased by -X% to X tons. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, wood pulp exports surged to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of wood pulp exports from Sweden, with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by China, the United States, Spain, the UK, India, Poland, France, Turkey, Indonesia and Austria, which together accounted for a further X 2012 to 2021, 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 exported from Sweden were the Netherlands ($X), Germany ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. China, the United States, Spain, the UK, India, France, Poland, Turkey, Indonesia and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X United States, with a CAGR of +X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 wood pulp export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2021, the highest price was recorded for prices to Indonesia ($X per ton) and the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($X per ton) and the United States ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, 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.

Wood Pulp Imports

Imports into Sweden

Wood pulp imports into Sweden fell slightly to X tons in 2021, shrinking by -X% compared with 2020. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2012 to 2021; 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% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2020, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

In value terms, wood pulp imports rose rapidly to $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Finland (X tons) constituted the largest wood pulp supplier to Sweden, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, wood pulp imports from Finland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Portugal (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Brazil (X tons), with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Finland totaled +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 ($X) constituted the largest supplier of wood pulp to Sweden, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Portugal ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Brazil, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, 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

In 2021, the average wood pulp import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a slight decline. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably countryorigin: the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Portugal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (-X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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