Sweden: Market for Wood Chips, Particles And Residues 2024

Market Size for Wood Chips, Particles And Residues in Sweden

In 2021, the Swedish market for wood chips, particles and residues decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year rising trend. Overall, the total consumption indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2012 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Production of Wood Chips, Particles And Residues in Sweden

In value terms, wood chips, particles and residues production fell rapidly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then fell sharply in the following year.

Exports of Wood Chips, Particles And Residues

Exports from Sweden

In 2021, shipments abroad of wood chips, particles and residues increased by X% to X cubic meters, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a pronounced downturn. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X cubic meters in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, wood chips, particles and residues exports declined to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, recorded a noticeable slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Denmark (X cubic meters), Norway (X cubic meters) and Finland (X cubic meters) were the main destinations of wood chips, particles and residues exports from Sweden, together comprising X% of total exports. Germany, Latvia and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Latvia (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Denmark ($X), Norway ($X) and Finland ($X) were the largest markets for wood chips, particles and residues exported from Sweden worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Latvia, Germany and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Latvia, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among 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 export price for wood chips, particles and residues stood at $X per cubic meter in 2021, shrinking by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per cubic meter, and then declined sharply in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Norway ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 Norway (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Wood Chips, Particles And Residues

Imports into Sweden

In 2021, approx. X cubic meters of wood chips, particles and residues were imported into Sweden; waning by X% against 2020. Overall, imports saw a slight contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X cubic meters in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, wood chips, particles and residues imports reduced rapidly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Latvia (X cubic meters), Norway (X cubic meters) and Finland (X cubic meters) were the main suppliers of wood chips, particles and residues imports to Sweden, with a combined X% share of total imports. Estonia, Spain, Russia, the Netherlands, Germany and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Latvia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of wood chips, particles and residues to Sweden, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Norway ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Finland, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Latvia totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Norway (X% per year) and Finland (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for wood chips, particles and residues amounted to $X per cubic meter, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a noticeable downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per cubic meter), while the price for the Netherlands ($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 Germany (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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