Sweden: Industrial Roundwood Market 2024

Industrial Roundwood Market Size in Sweden

The Swedish industrial roundwood market shrank to $X in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Industrial roundwood consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Industrial Roundwood Production in Sweden

In value terms, industrial roundwood production shrank slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a mild 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, production increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Industrial roundwood production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Industrial Roundwood Exports

Exports from Sweden

In 2022, approx. X cubic meters of industrial roundwood were exported from Sweden; increasing by X% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports showed a buoyant expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, industrial roundwood exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Finland (X cubic meters), Norway (X cubic meters) and Latvia (X cubic meters) were the main destinations of industrial roundwood exports from Sweden, with a combined X% share of total exports. Romania, Germany, Denmark, Austria and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest markets for industrial roundwood exported from Sweden were Denmark ($X), Finland ($X) and Romania ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. Norway, Latvia, Germany, Austria and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, Austria, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

In 2022, the average industrial roundwood export price amounted to $X per cubic meter, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, industrial roundwood export price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Norway ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

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

Industrial Roundwood Imports

Imports into Sweden

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was growth in overseas purchases of industrial roundwood, when their volume increased by X% to X cubic meters. Overall, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X cubic meters. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, industrial roundwood imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Norway (X cubic meters) constituted the largest supplier of industrial roundwood to Sweden, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, industrial roundwood imports from Norway exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Latvia (X cubic meters), twofold. Finland (X cubic meters) 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 Norway stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Latvia (X% per year) and Finland (X% per year).

In value terms, Norway ($X), Latvia ($X) and Finland ($X) were the largest industrial roundwood suppliers to Sweden, with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Finland, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average industrial roundwood import price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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 Latvia ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Norway ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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