Envelopes market in Sweden

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the Swedish envelope market was shaped by growing environmental awareness and regulatory shifts against single-use plastics, which increased demand for paper-based packaging. The entry of new players with innovative products and investments in production capacity began during this period. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 further boosted the need for hygienic, tamper-evident envelopes and accelerated e-commerce, supporting a market size of 36.5 million US dollars.

The market stabilized at 35.9 million US dollars in 2021 as continued investments in sustainability initiatives and tighter environmental requirements provided underlying support. State-owned and larger industry players expanded production capacity. A significant surge followed in 2022, with the market reaching 41.0 million US dollars. This growth was primarily driven by heightened demand from the e-commerce and food industries for paper-based packaging, alongside the implementation of new EU labeling and packaging directives and major investments in production facilities.

After the 2022 peak, the market volume contracted to 33.5 million US dollars in 2023 and further to 27.9 million US dollars in 2024, indicating a post-pandemic adjustment in demand conditions.

Production envelopes in Sweden

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Sweden's envelope production was valued at 30 992 K $ US, showing negligible variation compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production decreased by 45.3%, which equates to an annualized rate of 18.2%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2020, Sweden produced 6 517 t of envelopes, with no significant change from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production decreased by 65.6%, corresponding to an annualized rate of 29.9%.

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

Exports envelopes from Sweden

Exports in kind, t

After a two-year decline, Sweden's envelope export volumes increased in 2020. Exports reached 5 133 t, marking a sharp gain of 33.8% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 48.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 20.0%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 3 836 t, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 at 54.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Denmark and Norway accounted for 83.1% of Sweden's total envelope exports in kind, with the remaining share distributed among other destinations, each contributing smaller amounts individually.

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

Following a two-year reduction, Sweden's envelope export volumes increased in 2020. Exports amounted to 15 606 K $ US, showing a moderate rise of 7.8% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 7.2%, which corresponds to an annualized rate of 2.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 14 472 K $ US, with the largest decline also occurring in 2019 at 13.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Norway and Denmark were the key destinations for Sweden's envelope exports in value terms, jointly accounting for 81.8% of total flows, while other partners contributed much less individually.

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

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

Imports envelopes to Sweden

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Sweden imported approximately 15 061 t of envelopes, representing a moderate rise of 7.7% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 32.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 9.8%. The highest volume was recorded in 2018 at 18 293 t. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 23.6%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 60.7%.

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

Throughout 2017–2020, Germany (42.3% of imports in kind), Estonia (21.7%), and Poland (21.4%) were the key partners for Sweden's envelope imports in kind, together accounting for 85.4% of total flows.

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

In 2020, Sweden imported a total of 21 144 K $ US of envelopes, reflecting a strong rise of 14.6% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 10.2%, corresponding to an annualized rate of 3.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 18 444 K $ US, while the highest was in 2018 at 23 655 K $ US. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 22.0%, and the largest increase was in 2018 at 23.2%.

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

Over 2017–2020, Germany (37.8% of imports in value terms), Poland (26.9%), and Estonia (7.8%) stood out as the main markets for Sweden's envelope imports in value terms, together representing 72.6% of total flows.

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

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