Aluminium household articles and sanitary ware market in Sweden

Earlier Report Observations

The Swedish market for aluminium household articles and sanitary ware experienced notable fluctuations between 2020 and 2024. Market volume in physical terms rose from 3 258 tonnes in 2020 to a peak of 3 877 tonnes in 2021, then contracted to 2 693 tonnes in 2023 before a slight recovery to 2 738 tonnes in 2024. In value terms, the market followed a similar pattern, peaking at USD 42.7 million in 2021 and declining to USD 23.4 million by 2024.

By 2024, upcoming regulatory developments at the European Union level began shaping the market's context. The EU is preparing new eco-design and energy labelling rules for steel and aluminium products, scheduled for implementation between 2025 and 2030, which will apply to aluminium household goods in Sweden. These rules aim to enhance sustainability through requirements for repairability, recyclability, and lower environmental impact. Additionally, a review of the EU's Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive concerning lead content in aluminium alloys may alter product compliance standards for the sector.

Production aluminium household articles and sanitary ware 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 aluminium household articles and sanitary ware from Sweden

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Sweden exported 1,834 tonnes of aluminium household articles and sanitary ware, marking an 8.8% increase compared to 2019. Exports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 1,685 tonnes, while the peak occurred in 2018 with 1,987 tonnes. The most significant decline was recorded in 2019 at 15.2%, whereas the largest increase took place in 2018 at 17.5%. Overall, from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 8.4%, translating to an average annual growth rate of 2.7%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Norway, Finland, and Denmark were the primary destinations for Sweden's aluminium household articles and sanitary ware exports by volume. Norway accounted for 32.9% of exports, Finland for 24.0%, and Denmark for 19.2%. Together, these three countries represented 76.1% of total export flows during this period.

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

In 2020, Sweden's aluminium household articles and sanitary ware exports amounted to $23,787,000, reflecting a robust 11.4% rise from 2019. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at $21,353,000, while the highest was in 2018 at $25,311,000. The most substantial decline occurred in 2019 at 15.6%, and the largest increase was in 2018 at 12.1%. From 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 5.4%, averaging an annual growth rate of 1.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Norway, Finland, and Denmark remained the key markets for Sweden's aluminium household articles and sanitary ware exports by value. Norway contributed 29.8% of export value, Finland 19.5%, and Denmark 15.6%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 64.9% of total export value during this timeframe.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Sweden in value, 2017-2020

Imports aluminium household articles and sanitary ware to Sweden

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Sweden imported 4,466 tonnes of aluminium household articles and sanitary ware, a decrease of 6.6% from the previous year. The most significant decline was in 2018 at 8.7%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 at 2.5%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 12.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of -4.4%.

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

During 2017–2020, China, France, and Italy were the leading sources for Sweden's aluminium household articles and sanitary ware imports by volume. Together, these three markets accounted for 61.9% of total import flows in this category.

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 aluminium household articles and sanitary ware declined for the second consecutive year in 2020, totaling $40,420,000, down 3.1% from the previous year. The highest import value was recorded in 2018 at $41,928,000, with the largest increase also occurring that year at 1.0%. From 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 2.7%, resulting in an average annual decline of 0.9%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, China, Denmark, and France were the main sources for Sweden's aluminium household articles and sanitary ware imports by value. China represented 23.8% of import value, Denmark 21.7%, and France 16.3%. Combined, these three countries made up 61.9% of total import flows in value terms.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Sweden in value, 2017-2020