Bleached kraftliner market in Sweden

Earlier Report Observations

The Swedish bleached kraftliner market experienced a decline to 86.7 million US dollars in 2020, influenced by supply chain disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic. A post-pandemic recovery followed in 2021, lifting the market to 102.3 million US dollars, supported by sustained demand for sustainable packaging.

Market size rose sharply to 136.3 million US dollars in 2022, then contracted to 94.9 million US dollars in 2023 before a partial recovery to 107.4 million US dollars in 2024. Throughout this period, Sweden consistently held a leading position as a global exporter of bleached kraftliner, with no major legislative shifts or new entrants reported in the domestic market.

Production bleached kraftliner in Sweden

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In Sweden, the output value of bleached kraftliner reached 653.4 million US dollars in 2020, marking a 1.0% increase from the previous year. Production grew by 9.5% between 2017 and 2020, translating to an annualized growth rate of 3.1%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 678.6 million US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 4.6%, while the largest increase was in 2018, at 13.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Sweden in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Bleached kraftliner production in Sweden rose for the second year in a row. In 2020, Sweden produced 877.2 thousand tonnes, showing a gradual year-over-year improvement of 6.7%. From 2017 to 2020, production increased by 9.9%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 3.2%. The lowest output was in 2018 at 791.9 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 0.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Sweden in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Exports bleached kraftliner from Sweden

Exports in kind, K t

Bleached kraftliner exports from Sweden grew for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 860.6 thousand tonnes, up 10.2% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 10.5%, with an annualized growth rate of 3.4%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 767.2 thousand tonnes, which experienced the largest decline of 1.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sweden in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom were the main buyers of bleached kraftliner from Sweden, accounting for 26.6%, 13.0%, and 12.7% of exports in kind, respectively. Together, these three countries represented 52.3% of total exports in kind.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Sweden in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2020, bleached kraftliner shipments from Sweden abroad were valued at 575.7 million US dollars, reflecting a 5.9% year-over-year gain. Exports increased by 9.6% between 2017 and 2020, equating to an annualized rate of 3.1%. The peak value was in 2018 at 577.8 million US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a 5.9% drop, while the largest increase was in 2018, at 10.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sweden in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

During 2017–2020, the leading destinations for bleached kraftliner exports from Sweden in value terms were Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom, with shares of 25.3%, 14.8%, and 13.4%, respectively. Combined, these three markets accounted for 53.5% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Sweden in value, 2017-2020

Imports bleached kraftliner to Sweden

Imports in kind, K t

Sweden's bleached kraftliner imports declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports amounted to 8.5 thousand tonnes, down 10.2% from the previous year. Over the 2017–2020 period, imports decreased by 3.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of -1.3%. The highest volume was in 2018 at 10.0 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 12.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sweden in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Finland dominated Sweden's bleached kraftliner imports in kind, absorbing 84.9% of total flows, while numerous other partners contributed smaller shares.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Sweden in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

Bleached kraftliner imports into Sweden fell for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Sweden imported 9.1 million US dollars worth of bleached kraftliner, representing a modest 4.5% decline compared to 2019. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 10.4 million US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with an 8.4% drop, while the largest increase was in 2018, at 16.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sweden in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Throughout 2017–2020, Finland was the central partner for Sweden's bleached kraftliner imports in value terms, holding an 84.1% share of total flows, with other markets playing a less significant role.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Sweden in value, 2017-2020