Self-adhesive plastic films and sheets market in Sweden

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2024, production of self-adhesive plastic films and sheets in Sweden fluctuated significantly, peaking at over 26 000 tons in 2021 before falling to around 12 000 tons by 2024. Imports remained relatively stable between 20 000 and 22 600 tons until 2022, then dropped to 18 514 tons in 2023 before a partial recovery. Exports varied within a narrow range of 4 800 to 6 400 tons throughout the period.

The total market volume, calculated as production plus imports minus exports, grew from 36 089 tons in 2020 to 41 966 tons in 2021, representing a notable expansion. However, from 2022 onward, the market contracted consistently, reaching 26 618 tons in 2024. In value terms, the market followed a similar pattern, rising to 278.8 million US$ in 2021 and then declining to 157.3 million US$ by 2024.

Production self-adhesive plastic films and sheets in Sweden

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

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

Exports self-adhesive plastic films and sheets from Sweden

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Sweden exported 5,376 tons of self-adhesive plastic films and sheets to foreign markets, marking a moderate year-over-year increase of 9.2%. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 10.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.4%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 5,389 tons, which represented a significant increase of 10.8% that year. In contrast, 2019 saw the largest decline, with exports dropping by 8.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Sweden's exports of self-adhesive plastic films and sheets in kind were distributed across multiple countries without a single dominant partner. Norway accounted for 23.7% of these exports, China for 13.2%, and the United States for 10.9%. Together, these three countries represented just 47.8% of total export flows, indicating a scattered market structure.

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, M $ US

In 2020, the value of Sweden's exports of self-adhesive plastic films and sheets reached 59.6 million US dollars, reflecting a 7.3% year-over-year rise. Over the 2017-2020 period, export values increased by 11.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.6%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, when export values fell by 2.7%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Sweden's export structure in value terms was highly diversified. Norway led with 23.7% of export value, followed by Denmark at 10.2% and Finland at 9.6%. These three countries together accounted for only 43.6% of total export flows, while a long tail of smaller markets made up the remaining 56.4%.

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

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

Imports self-adhesive plastic films and sheets to Sweden

Imports in kind, t

After two years of contraction, Sweden's imports of self-adhesive plastic films and sheets rebounded in 2020, reaching 21,200 tons—a 3.5% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 3.7%, with a compound annual decline rate of 1.3%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 20,486 tons, following the largest decline of 5.0% in 2018.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Denmark, and Italy were the primary sources for Sweden's imports of self-adhesive plastic films and sheets in kind. Germany accounted for 28.2% of imports, Denmark for 13.5%, and Italy for 9.7%. Collectively, these three countries represented 51.3% of total import flows during this period.

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, M $ US

In 2020, Sweden imported self-adhesive plastic films and sheets worth 157.4 million US dollars, showing a modest 6.1% improvement compared to 2019. The lowest import value was recorded in 2019 at 157.4 million US dollars, which marked the largest decline of 8.8% that year. In contrast, the highest import value occurred in 2018 at 172.6 million US dollars.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Germany, Denmark, and Belgium consistently held leading positions in Sweden's import structure in value terms. Germany accounted for 33.8% of import value, Denmark for 11.9%, and Belgium for 8.9%. Together, these three countries represented 54.6% 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