Bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper or paperboard market in Sweden

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2020 and 2024, the production volume of paper bobbins and spools in Sweden grew from 37,720 t to 52,333 t, while the market's value more than doubled. This expansion was fueled by substantial investments across the forest industry, including a SEK 65 billion plan for 2020-2024, which enhanced production capacity. The entry of new players focusing on sustainable and innovative paper products added further dynamism and competition to the market.

The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 initially disrupted supply chains but simultaneously boosted demand for packaging paper linked to the surge in e-commerce. By 2021, major paper companies reported production rebounds, and strong global demand coupled with EU trade agreements supported robust export activity. This led the market's value to rise significantly, reaching $47.7 million in 2021, even as the physical market volume saw a temporary adjustment due to higher exports.

In the following years, the market's trajectory was shaped by evolving EU regulatory demands for traceability and environmental labeling, as well as a sustained consumer shift toward recyclable products. Continued investment in facility modernization and sustainable production practices helped Swedish manufacturers adapt, with the export value for pulp, paper, and wood products reaching SEK 185 billion by 2024, underscoring the sector's resilience and growth in value terms.

Production bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper or paperboard in Sweden

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Sweden's production of bobbins, spools, cops, and similar paper or paperboard supports was valued at 34 412 K $ US, showing no significant change from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production declined by 24.4%, with an average annual decrease of 8.9%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2020, Sweden produced 37 720 t of bobbins, spools, cops, and similar paper or paperboard supports, with only minor fluctuations compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production fell by 22.2%, translating to an average annual decline of 8.0%.

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

Exports bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper or paperboard from Sweden

Exports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Sweden's exports of bobbins, spools, cops, and similar paper or paperboard supports declined in 2020. The country exported 4 228 t that year, marking a sharp decrease of 28.4% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports overall increased by 13.9%, equivalent to an average annual growth rate of 4.4%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 5 907 t, with the largest annual increase occurring in 2018 at 34.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Norway and Germany dominated Sweden's exports of bobbins, spools, cops, and similar paper or paperboard supports in volume terms, jointly accounting for 84.1% of total flows, while other countries held much smaller shares.

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, K $ US

Export values showed volatility during this period. In 2020, Sweden's exports of bobbins, spools, cops, and similar paper or paperboard supports totaled 4 039 K $ US, down 8.5% from the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 4 412 K $ US, and the lowest in 2017, resulting in a 2.2-fold gap between these years. The largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 80.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Norway accounted for 71.4% of Sweden's total export value for bobbins, spools, cops, and similar paper or paperboard supports, with the remainder distributed among a broad group of smaller countries.

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

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

Imports bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper or paperboard to Sweden

Imports in kind, t

Sweden's imports of bobbins, spools, cops, and similar paper or paperboard supports declined for the third consecutive year in 2020. The country imported approximately 2 847 t that year, down 26.5% from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 49.8%, with an average annual decline of 20.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Finland, Germany, and Poland were the main sources for Sweden's imports of bobbins, spools, cops, and similar paper or paperboard supports in volume terms. Finland accounted for 41.4%, Germany for 25.1%, and Poland for 23.4%, together making up 89.9% of total imports.

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, K $ US

Sweden's import value for bobbins, spools, cops, and similar paper or paperboard supports fell for the third year in a row in 2020. Imports amounted to 3 814 K $ US that year, representing a 20.9% reduction from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 36.6%, equivalent to an average annual decline of 14.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Finland, Germany, and Poland remained the principal suppliers of bobbins, spools, cops, and similar paper or paperboard supports to Sweden in value terms. Finland accounted for 38.4%, Germany for 36.3%, and Poland for 17.4%, jointly representing 92.1% of total import value.

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

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