Updated Feb 18, 2023 11:43

Market for Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper in Sweden

Market Overview
The Swedish market for household and sanitary articles of paper surged to $ in , increasing by % against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $ in 2012; however, from 2013 to , consumption remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, production of household and sanitary articles of paper soared to $ in estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a pronounced downturn. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $ in 2012; however, from 2013 to , production remained at a lower figure.


Consumption
In , consumption of household and sanitary articles of paper in Sweden soared to tons, picking up by % compared with the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a modest increase from 2007 to : its volume increased at an average annual rate of +% over the last fifteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on figures, consumption decreased by -% against indices. Over the period under review, consumption of reached the peak volume at tons in ; however, from to , consumption remained at a lower figure.

The revenue of the market for household and sanitary articles of paper in Sweden skyrocketed to $ in , rising by % against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $ in 2012; however, from 2013 to , consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.


Market Forecast
Driven by increasing demand for household and sanitary articles of paper in Sweden, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next eight years. Market performance is forecast to accelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +% for the period from to , which is projected to bring the market volume to tons by the end of .

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +% for the period from to , which is projected to bring the market value to $ (in nominal prices) by the end of .


Trade Balance
Sweden remains a net exporter of household and sanitary articles of paper; in physical and value terms, exports consistently exceeded imports from 2007 to . In , there was a significant trade surplus of tons, which was equal to $. This tangible trade surplus reflects the fact that the market remains buoyed by domestic production, and the industry is highly incorporated into the global market, which is likely to continue in the medium term.