Non coniferous sawnwood market in Sweden

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the Swedish non-coniferous sawnwood market experienced initial growth followed by a contraction. The market volume increased from 107.9 thousand m³ in 2018 to 110.2 thousand m³ in 2019, supported by a gradual shift in consumer preferences towards environmentally friendly and certified wood products, as well as tightening EU labeling and traceability legislation that boosted demand. However, in 2020, volume declined to 102.6 thousand m³ as the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted supply chains and altered consumption patterns.

The downward trend continued into 2021 and 2022, with the market volume dropping to 100.9 thousand m³ and then to 91.9 thousand m³. These years were marked by persistent global supply chain issues and rising raw material prices, which constrained market activity. Additionally, the implementation of stricter EU sustainability and traceability requirements, such as the EU Timber Regulation (EUDR), affected market access and further pressured the market during this period.

In 2023, the market rebounded sharply to 110.3 thousand m³, exceeding pre-pandemic levels. This recovery was primarily fueled by strengthened consumer preferences for certified and sustainable wood products, coupled with the competitive advantage Swedish producers gained from the EUDR due to their already high environmental standards. Throughout the period, state-owned enterprises remained key players, and new entrants emerged in niche segments for eco-friendly products, although production capacity remained stable at around 100 thousand m³ annually.

Production non coniferous sawnwood in Sweden

In kind, 2017-2020, K m³

Top producers of non coniferous sawnwood, 2017-2020

World map of production of non coniferous sawnwood, 2017-2020

In Sweden, non-coniferous sawnwood production remained stable in 2020 at 100.0 K m³, showing little change from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 3.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.0%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 100.0 K m³. In 2019, production saw its largest decline of 0.0%, while the biggest increase of 3.1% occurred in 2018.

Annual dynamics of production in Sweden in kind, 2017-2020, K m³

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Sweden's non-coniferous sawnwood production value declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 27 375 K $ US, representing an 18.4% decrease compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production value fell by 8.7%, with an average annual decline of 3.0%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 34 499 K $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 15.1%.

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

Exports non coniferous sawnwood from Sweden

Exports in kind, m³

Non-coniferous sawnwood exports from Sweden increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports reached 37 291 m³, marking a significant 28.6% rise compared to 2019. However, over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 12.5%, with an average annual decline of 4.4%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 26 569 m³, which also experienced the largest decline of 37.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sweden in kind, 2017-2020, m³

Between 2017 and 2020, Israel (51.3% of exports in volume), China (19.0%), and Norway (9.1%) were the primary destinations for Sweden's non-coniferous sawnwood exports, collectively accounting for 79.5% of total export volume.

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

Non-coniferous sawnwood export value from Sweden rose for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports stood at 10 209 K $ US, showing a modest 5.0% year-over-year increase. From 2017 to 2020, however, export value decreased by 22.5%, equivalent to an average annual decline of 8.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 9 166 K $ US, which saw the largest decline of 30.4%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the largest increase of 6.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the leading destinations for Sweden's non-coniferous sawnwood exports by value were Israel (33.3% of export value), Norway (17.6%), and China (14.9%), together representing 65.8% 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 non coniferous sawnwood to Sweden

Imports in kind, m³

Sweden's non-coniferous sawnwood import volume increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports totaled approximately 39 871 m³, reflecting a slight 1.4% gain over the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 5.3%, with an average annual increase of 1.7%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 35 302 m³, which saw the largest decline of 6.7%. The biggest increase of 11.4% occurred in 2019.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sweden in kind, 2017-2020, m³

Between 2017 and 2020, the United States (28.0% of import volume), Germany (14.7%), and Denmark (8.2%) were the main sources for Sweden's non-coniferous sawnwood imports, collectively accounting for 50.9% of total import volume.

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

Non-coniferous sawnwood import value to Sweden rose for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 38 385 K $ US, up by 3.9% year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, import value increased by 3.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 36 828 K $ US, which experienced the largest decline of 1.0%.

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

During 2017-2020, the United States (34.3% of import value), Denmark (10.9%), and Germany (8.6%) formed the primary group of sources for Sweden's non-coniferous sawnwood imports by value, with a combined share of 53.7% of total import flows.

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

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