Forestry Investment Opportunities in Östergötland

The paper, pulp, and packaging industry is an important part of the Swedish economy, built upon the country's vast forest resources. The sector creates thousands of jobs, generates significant export revenues, and plays a key role in Sweden's green transition.

Östergötland's strong position in the industry

Growing global demand for sustainable and renewable packaging solutions is further strengthening the industry's competitiveness and creating new business opportunities.

The industry also holds a strong position in Östergötland. Companies operating in paper, pulp, and packaging contribute significantly to both employment and exports, while representing an important part of the region's manufacturing sector.

The city of Norrköping has a long industrial tradition and benefits from excellent logistics infrastructure, including a major port, rail connections, and a well-developed road network. Together, these advantages have created an attractive environment for companies developing and manufacturing sustainable packaging solutions for the future.

Opportunities for investments and business growth

The sector and the entire value chain for forest-based materials and products are of great strategic importance to Östergötland. The region sees significant opportunities to attract new investments and business establishments that can strengthen existing value chains, address identified gaps, and support the development of high value-added products. Such investments have the potential to create new jobs and further enhance the region's competitiveness.

A national investment initiative

To showcase the strengths of Sweden and Östergötland in this field, Region Östergötland, together with Business Sweden, Business Region Göteborg, Region Gävleborg, Invest in Halland, and Business Region Värmland, has developed a national investment value proposition for forest-based materials and products. The material will be used at trade fairs, investment forums, delegation visits, and other international activities where the participating regions engage with potential investors and companies interested in establishing or expanding operations in Sweden.

Learn more

Those interested in learning more can access the national investment value proposition through the link below:

Find out more about Pulp, Paper & Packaging by Sweden External link.