The import of printing inks (excluding black) to Sweden has shown significant fluctuations over the years. In 2013, the import stood at 6.7849 million kilograms, with a consistent downtrend until 2018, where 4.0829 million kilograms were imported. However, 2019 saw a sharp increase to 7.8852 million kilograms, followed by another rise in 2020 to 8.4112 million kilograms. Subsequently, from 2021, imports have slightly decreased or stabilized, standing at 6.096 million kilograms in 2023. Projections from 2024 onward suggest a stable yet minimal growth, reaching 6.1044 million kilograms by 2028.
The year-on-year variation highlights critical shifts, notably a dramatic increase of 93.13% in 2019 and a subsequent drop of 27.72% in 2021. The last two years show minimal growth, with a 0.24% increase in 2022 and 0.029% in 2023. The last five years experienced an average annual increase of 8.35% CAGR.
Future trends to watch for include the stability of imports without significant fluctuations, with a forecasted 5-year CAGR of just 0.02%, indicating minimal growth. Various factors such as technological advancements in printing, changes in trade policies, or shifts in demand for printed materials could influence long-term trends.
