Waxed, oiled or glycerol impregnated paper and paperboard market in Sweden

Earlier Report Observations

The Swedish market for waxed, oiled or glycerol impregnated paper and paperboard experienced strong growth from 2020 to 2022, with volume rising from 2 654 tons to 4 734 tons. This expansion was fueled by increased demand for sustainable packaging during the COVID-19 pandemic, followed by EU and Swedish regulatory shifts emphasizing environmental labeling and traceability. In 2022, stricter national packaging requirements to promote circular economy and significant investments by major forest industry companies like Stora Enso and Mondi into new production capacities further accelerated market volume by 56%.

After the rapid growth phase, the market stabilized in 2023 at 4 744 tons. It then resumed its upward trajectory in 2024, reaching 5 522 tons, a 16% increase, indicating continued expansion despite global raw material price and supply chain pressures noted in prior years.

Production waxed, oiled or glycerol impregnated paper and paperboard in Sweden

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

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

Exports waxed, oiled or glycerol impregnated paper and paperboard from Sweden

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Sweden's exports of waxed, oiled, or glycerol-impregnated paper and paperboard reached 1 627 tonnes, marking an 8.3% increase compared to 2019. The lowest export volume during the 2017-2020 period was recorded in 2019 at 1 502 tonnes, while the peak occurred in 2018 with 2 981 tonnes. The most significant decline happened in 2019, dropping by 49.6%, whereas the largest increase was in 2018, rising by 64.6%. Overall, exports decreased by 10.2% from 2017 to 2020, averaging an annual decline of 3.5%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Algeria, Finland, and Saudi Arabia dominated Sweden's exports of waxed, oiled, or glycerol-impregnated paper and paperboard in volume terms. Algeria accounted for 64.5% of exports, Finland for 12.3%, and Saudi Arabia for 8.8%. Together, these three countries represented 85.7% of total export 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 waxed, oiled, or glycerol-impregnated paper and paperboard in value terms declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 2 420 thousand US dollars, a 27.3% decrease compared to the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 7 711 thousand US dollars. The most substantial drop occurred in 2019, falling by 56.8%, while the largest increase was in 2018, up by 35.9%. From 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 57.3%, with an average annual decline of 24.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Finland, Algeria, and Saudi Arabia were the top contributors to Sweden's exports of waxed, oiled, or glycerol-impregnated paper and paperboard in value terms. Finland represented 42.5% of exports, Algeria 29.6%, and Saudi Arabia 7.1%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 79.2% 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 waxed, oiled or glycerol impregnated paper and paperboard to Sweden

Imports in kind, t

Sweden's imports of waxed, oiled, or glycerol-impregnated paper and paperboard in volume terms fell for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports reached 803 tonnes, a sharp 53.0% decrease year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports declined by 69.8%, with an average annual reduction of 32.9%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, France, the United Kingdom, and Finland were the primary sources for Sweden's imports of waxed, oiled, or glycerol-impregnated paper and paperboard in volume terms. France contributed 26.7% of imports, the United Kingdom 20.1%, and Finland 12.8%. Together, these three countries made up 59.6% of total import 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 waxed, oiled, or glycerol-impregnated paper and paperboard in value terms decreased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 2 922 thousand US dollars, a significant 46.4% drop compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 67.5%, with an average annual decline of 31.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom, France, and Italy were the leading sources for Sweden's imports of waxed, oiled, or glycerol-impregnated paper and paperboard in value terms. The United Kingdom accounted for 28.9% of imports, France for 20.2%, and Italy for 12.6%. Combined, these three countries represented 61.7% 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