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Chemical wood pulp market in Sweden

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Swedish chemical wood pulp market showed considerable volatility from 2018 to 2023. Market volume began the period at 5.25 million tonnes, then contracted to 4.93 million tonnes in 2019.

A phase of modest recovery followed, with the market reaching 5.11 million tonnes by 2021. This trend culminated in a sharp expansion in 2022, when volume surged to 5.66 million tonnes, representing the peak for the observed years.

The growth proved temporary, as the market contracted sharply in 2023, falling to 4.80 million tonnes and erasing the gains from the previous year.

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 kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Sweden
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2023, K t
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K t
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, M $ US
3. 5.3. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.3.1. Global Production by Country in kind
    1. 5.3.1.1. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
    2. 5.3.1.2. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
    3. 5.3.1.3. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sweden in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sweden in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sweden, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sweden in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sweden in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sweden, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sweden in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sweden in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sweden, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sweden in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sweden in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sweden, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ 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 chemical wood pulp in Sweden

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Sweden held the 5th position globally in chemical wood pulp production.

Top producers of chemical wood pulp, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of chemical wood pulp, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Chemical wood pulp production in Sweden rose for the second year in a row. In 2020, Sweden produced 8 590 K t of chemical wood pulp, marking a 2.2% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 4.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.4%. The lowest production level was in 2018 at 8 109 K t, which saw the largest decline of 1.7%. In contrast, 2019 recorded the highest increase at 3.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.7%)	3.6%	2.2%	1.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports chemical wood pulp from Sweden

Exports in kind, K t

Sweden's cross-border shipments of chemical wood pulp increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, export volume reached 4 000 K t, up 4.6% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports surged by 33.3%, translating to an annualized growth rate of 10.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.3%	18.7%	4.6%	10.1%

Source: SHEV.io

An analysis of exports in kind from 2017 to 2020 reveals a wide distribution across numerous markets. The Netherlands (17.1% of exports in kind), Germany (13.5%), and Italy (9.2%) together accounted for 39.8% of total flows, while the remaining 60.2% went to other 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, M $ US

Sweden's cross-border shipments of chemical wood pulp in value terms declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports stood at 2 316 M $ US, down 6.1% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 16.8%, with an annualized rate of 5.3%. The peak value was in 2018 at 2 543 M $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 28.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	28.2%	(3.0%)	(6.1%)	5.3%

Source: SHEV.io

The partner structure for exports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 remained fragmented. The Netherlands (16.1% of exports in value terms), Germany (13.8%), and Italy (9.2%) together made up 39.1% of total flows, with no single country dominating.

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 chemical wood pulp to Sweden

Imports in kind, K t

After a two-year contraction, chemical wood pulp deliveries to Sweden increased. In 2020, Sweden imported approximately 373 K t of chemical wood pulp, a 7.8% rise from the previous year. The lowest import volume was in 2019 at 346 K t, which experienced the largest decline of 4.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.9%)	(4.8%)	7.8%	0.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Portugal (36.1% of imports in kind), Brazil (14.5%), and Finland (13.5%) were the largest suppliers of chemical wood pulp to Sweden, collectively forming 64.1% of total imports in kind.

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, M $ US

Imported chemical wood pulp volumes in Sweden declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 192 M $ US, an 11.8% reduction compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 19.2%, equating to an annualized decline of 6.9%. The highest value was in 2018 at 260 M $ US, which saw the largest increase of 9.2%, while 2019 recorded the largest decline of 16.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	9.2%	(16.1%)	(11.8%)	(6.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Portugal (27.5% of imports in value terms), Brazil (15.7%), and Finland (15.2%) remained the key partners for imports in value terms, together accounting for 58.4% of total flows.

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