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Cellular PU plates, sheets, film, foil and strip market in Sweden

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Swedish market for cellular PU plates, sheets, film, foil and strip showed a pronounced upward trajectory from 2018 through 2021, with market size expanding from 44.1 million dollars in 2018 to a peak of 85.9 million dollars in 2021. This growth was particularly sharp between 2019 and 2021.

After 2021, the market volume began a steady contraction, falling to 77.3 million dollars in 2022, 73.2 million dollars in 2023, and reaching 66.8 million dollars by 2024. The overall market in 2024 remained larger than its pre-growth levels of 2018 and 2019.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In value
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Sweden
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2024, t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, t
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sweden in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sweden in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sweden, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sweden in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sweden in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sweden, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sweden in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sweden in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sweden, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sweden in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sweden in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sweden, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production cellular PU plates, sheets, film, foil and strip in Sweden

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Sweden's production of cellular PU plates, sheets, film, foil, and strip declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 33 326 thousand US dollars, marking a 9.8% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 6.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.3%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 40 127 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 28.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	28.7%	(7.9%)	(9.8%)	2.3%

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, t

The data shows irregular fluctuations, pointing to a volatile market environment. Production varied significantly, with a 3.8-fold difference between the low in 2019 and the high in 2020. In 2020, Sweden produced 15 675 tonnes of cellular PU plates, sheets, film, foil, and strip, representing a substantial 278.9% increase from 2019. The lowest production level was in 2019 at 4 137 tonnes, which also experienced the largest decline of 5.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.8%	(5.6%)	278.9%	53.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cellular PU plates, sheets, film, foil and strip from Sweden

Exports in kind, t

Sweden's exports of cellular PU plates, sheets, film, foil, and strip declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 2 403 tonnes, down by 21.5% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 67.4%, with an average annual decline of 31.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(49.7%)	(17.4%)	(21.5%)	(31.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Poland, Denmark, and Germany were key buyers of cellular PU plates, sheets, film, foil, and strip from Sweden, accounting for 16.6%, 13.7%, and 12.0% of exports in kind, respectively. However, their combined share reached only 42.3% of total exports, with the remaining 57.7% distributed among numerous other trading partners.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Market behavior during these years was marked by volatility. Exports showed a peak-to-trough amplitude of 1.7 times between 2017 and 2018. In 2020, Sweden's exports of cellular PU plates, sheets, film, foil, and strip amounted to 19 228 thousand US dollars, a decrease of 38.8% compared to the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 32 834 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 72.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	72.8%	(4.3%)	(38.8%)	0.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Sweden traded cellular PU plates, sheets, film, foil, and strip with many countries. Even the top destinations—India, Denmark, and Poland—together represented only 44.3% of total exports in value terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports cellular PU plates, sheets, film, foil and strip to Sweden

Imports in kind, t

Sweden's imports of cellular PU plates, sheets, film, foil, and strip increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports amounted to 8 180 tonnes, reflecting a robust 11.2% rise compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 65.4%, equating to an average annual rate of 18.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	42.2%	4.6%	11.2%	18.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Finland, and Belgium were the largest suppliers of cellular PU plates, sheets, film, foil, and strip to Sweden, accounting for 27.4%, 23.1%, and 10.0% of imports in kind, respectively. Together, they formed 60.5% of total imports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Sweden's imports of cellular PU plates, sheets, film, foil, and strip increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 43 555 thousand US dollars, showing a 12.0% improvement relative to the prior year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports rose by 68.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 18.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	42.0%	5.8%	12.0%	18.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany, Finland, and Denmark remained the principal suppliers of cellular PU plates, sheets, film, foil, and strip to Sweden, accounting for 33.5%, 14.9%, and 8.1% of imports in value terms, respectively. Jointly, they accounted for 56.5% of total imports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io