Sweden: Market for Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Plastics 2024

Market Size for Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Plastics in Sweden

In 2023, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in the Swedish market for cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics, when its value decreased by X% to $X. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2022, and then fell in the following year.

Production of Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Plastics in Sweden

In value terms, production of cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics reduced to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X, and then shrank in the following year.

Exports of Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Plastics

Exports from Sweden

In 2023, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports recorded a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics fell to $X in 2023. In general, exports showed a slight curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Norway (X tons), Denmark (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics from Sweden, together accounting for X% of total exports. Finland, Spain, Lithuania, Germany, the United States, Italy, Ukraine, Belgium, the Netherlands and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Norway ($X), Denmark ($X) and Poland ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics exported from Sweden worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports. The United States, Finland, Germany, Lithuania, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, the UK, Belgium and Ukraine lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, Lithuania, 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

The average export price for cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics stood at $X per ton in 2023, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ukraine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Plastics

Imports into Sweden

In 2023, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Overall, total imports indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2022, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, imports of cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics shrank slightly to $X in 2023. In general, imports, however, recorded prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at $X in 2022, and then fell slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics supplier to Sweden, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Norway (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Finland (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Norway (X% per year) and Finland (X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics to Sweden, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Finland ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Norway, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Finland (X% per year) and Norway (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics stood at $X per ton in 2023, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the price for Norway ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform