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Semi-chemical fluting paper market in Sweden

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2024, Sweden's market for semi-chemical fluting paper was characterized by a strong export orientation, leading to a consistent contraction in domestic market volume from 66.4 thousand tons in 2020 to 31.4 thousand tons in 2024. The 2.2% import duty in effect during 2018 increased import costs, yet imports initially rose to 25.1 thousand tons in 2019 before a sustained decline.

By 2024, stagnation in import volumes across key European markets, including Sweden, and volatility in recycled fiber prices affected producer cost structures. Sweden maintained its role as a major supplier to Germany, accounting for 45.49% of German imports from mid-2023 to mid-2024, which supported export volumes reaching 344.8 thousand tons in 2024.

Production declined from 378.1 thousand tons in 2020 to 347.0 thousand tons in 2022 but recovered to 370.9 thousand tons in 2024, partly due to increased production capacities within the European market influencing competitive dynamics.

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, 2020-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2020-2024
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2020-2024
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2020-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Sweden
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2020-2024, K t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2020-2024, M $ US
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
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 semi-chemical fluting paper in Sweden

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Exports semi-chemical fluting paper from Sweden

Exports in kind, K t

Sweden's cross-border shipments of semi-chemical fluting paper increased for the second consecutive year in 2020. The country exported 327.1 thousand tons, marking a moderate 5.6% increase compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 6.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of -2.2%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 288.7 thousand tons, which represented the largest decline of 17.5% during this period. In contrast, the largest increase occurred in 2019 with a 7.3% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(17.5%)	7.3%	5.6%	(2.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, Spain, and Germany were significant buyers of semi-chemical fluting paper from Sweden, accounting for 21.9%, 11.0%, and 6.7% of exports in kind, respectively. However, their combined share reached only 39.7% of total exports, with the remaining 60.3% distributed among numerous other trading 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

In 2020, Sweden's semi-chemical fluting paper export value reached 206.1 million US dollars, showing a slight decrease of 1.0% year-over-year. The lowest value during this period was recorded in 2018 at 197.3 million US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 6.0%. The largest increase occurred in 2019 with a 5.5% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(6.0%)	5.5%	(1.0%)	(0.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Sweden's exports of semi-chemical fluting paper in value terms were not heavily concentrated on a few key markets. Italy accounted for 21.1% of exports, Spain for 11.5%, and the Philippines for 6.7%, with these three countries jointly representing only 39.3% of total export flows.

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 semi-chemical fluting paper to Sweden

Imports in kind, K t

In 2020, Sweden's imports of semi-chemical fluting paper stood at 15.4 thousand tons, representing a significant 38.7% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 24%, with a compound annual growth rate of -8.7%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 25.1 thousand tons, which also saw the largest increase of 42.2% during this timeframe.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(12.8%)	42.2%	(38.7%)	(8.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Finland and Poland clearly dominated Sweden's imports of semi-chemical fluting paper in kind, with their combined share reaching 99.7% of total import flows.

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

After two years of growth, Sweden's imports of semi-chemical fluting paper from abroad declined in 2020. Import value amounted to 9.6 million US dollars, marking a substantial 40.7% decrease year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 18.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of -6.6%. The highest import value was recorded in 2019 at 16.1 million US dollars, which also experienced the largest increase of 34.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.4%	34.2%	(40.7%)	(6.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, two key markets—Finland and Poland—dominated Sweden's imports of semi-chemical fluting paper in value terms, together accounting for 99.6% of total import 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