Scandinavia: Veneer Sheet Market 2024

Veneer Sheet Market Size in Scandinavia

In 2022, the Scandinavia veneer sheet market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. In general, consumption, however, posted a strong expansion. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Veneer Sheet Production in Scandinavia

In value terms, veneer sheet production dropped modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Veneer Sheet Exports

Exports in Scandinavia

For the seventh consecutive year, Scandinavia recorded growth in shipments abroad of veneer sheets and sheets for plywood and other wood sawn lengthwise, which increased by X% to X square meters in 2022. In general, exports saw resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, veneer sheet exports expanded to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Finland (X square meters) was the major exporter of veneer sheets and sheets for plywood and other wood sawn lengthwise, achieving X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Sweden (X square meters), committing a X% share of total exports.

Finland was also the fastest-growing in terms of the veneer sheets and sheets for plywood and other wood sawn lengthwise exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Sweden (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Finland increased by X percentage points.

In value terms, Finland ($X) remains the largest veneer sheet supplier in Scandinavia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Sweden ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In Finland, veneer sheet exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Scandinavia amounted to $X per square meter, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per square meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per square meter), while Finland amounted to $X per square meter.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (X%).

Veneer Sheet Imports

Imports in Scandinavia

In 2022, supplies from abroad of veneer sheets and sheets for plywood and other wood sawn lengthwise increased by X% to X square meters, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, imports, however, saw a slight contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X square meters in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, veneer sheet imports surged to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated slight growth 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 2019 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Sweden (X square meters) represented the key importer of veneer sheets and sheets for plywood and other wood sawn lengthwise, making up X% of total imports. Finland (X square meters) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Norway (X square meters). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total imports.

Sweden was also the fastest-growing in terms of the veneer sheets and sheets for plywood and other wood sawn lengthwise imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. Norway experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Finland (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Sweden increased by X percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Sweden ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported veneer sheets and sheets for plywood and other wood sawn lengthwise in Scandinavia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Finland ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Sweden amounted to X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Finland (X% per year) and Norway (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Scandinavia stood at $X per square meter in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a moderate expansion 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, veneer sheet import price increased by X% against 2017 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per square meter), while Finland ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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