Plastic office or school supplies market in Sweden

Earlier Report Observations

The Swedish market for plastic office and school supplies contracted significantly between 2018 and 2023, with physical volume dropping from 4 710 t to 2 403 t and market value falling from 21 605 тыс. $ to 11 649 тыс. $. The sharpest decline occurred in 2020, when market volume decreased by over 31% compared to the previous year.

By 2024, sustainability trends and regulatory changes began shaping the market. The increased focus on environmental responsibility and reusable packaging, coupled with planned legislation such as the AGEC law for packaging recycling, influenced trade flows. Imports fell to 2 310 t and exports to 681 t in 2024, reflecting a shift toward more sustainable materials and practices.

Production plastic office or school supplies in Sweden

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Sweden's production of plastic office or school supplies has been declining for three consecutive years. In 2020, the output was valued at 11 267 thousand US dollars, marking a 27.1% decrease compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production fell by 28.5%, which translates to an average annual decline of 10.6%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Following two years of growth, Sweden's production of plastic office or school supplies experienced a decline. In 2020, the country produced 1 152 tonnes, representing a significant year-over-year reduction of 50.6%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 44.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -17.9%. The peak was recorded in 2019 at 2 331 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 6.6%.

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

Exports plastic office or school supplies from Sweden

Exports in kind, K t

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Export volumes reached their lowest point in 2018 at 1.3 thousand tonnes, with a dramatic 99.3% decline that year, before climbing to their maximum in 2017, showing a 137-fold difference between these extremes. In 2020, Sweden's exports amounted to 1.3 thousand tonnes, reflecting an 8.7% decrease from the previous year. The largest increase occurred in 2019 at 10.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Denmark was overwhelmingly the primary destination for Sweden's exports of plastic office or school supplies in kind, accounting for 95.2% of total flows.

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

Sweden's exports of plastic office or school supplies have declined for three consecutive years. In 2020, the export value was 11 748 thousand US dollars, down by 12.4% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 24%, with a compound annual growth rate of -8.7%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Norway, Denmark, and Germany formed the main cluster of markets for Sweden's exports in value terms. Norway accounted for 27.7% of exports, Denmark for 18.0%, and Germany for 16.5%, collectively representing 62.3% of total 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 plastic office or school supplies to Sweden

Imports in kind, K t

Sweden's imports of plastic office or school supplies have declined for three consecutive years. In 2020, imports totaled 3.4 thousand tonnes, which is 10.6% lower than in 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 32.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of -12.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, China, and the Netherlands were the main sources for Sweden's imports in kind. Germany contributed 30.5% of imports, China 19.3%, and the Netherlands 9.2%, together accounting for 59.0% 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

Sweden's imports of plastic office or school supplies have declined for three consecutive years. In 2020, imports amounted to 16 533 thousand US dollars, showing an 11.2% drop compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 33.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of -12.7%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany, China, and Denmark were the largest contributors to Sweden's imports in value terms. Germany accounted for 28.9% of imports, China for 19.8%, and Denmark for 13.5%, jointly making up 62.2% 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