Automatic door closers market in Sweden, 2026

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2019, Sweden's imports and exports of base metal automatic door closers increased, reflecting the broader global market growth. This period saw the completion of a major project by GEZE Sweden supplying advanced door systems for the Mall of Scandinavia, indicating demand for high-quality solutions. Preparations for the mandatory CE labelling for fire-resistant and smoke-tight external doors, effective from 2019, began shaping product requirements towards higher safety standards.

The market volume peaked at 729 tons in 2020 before contracting sharply to 597 tons in 2021. This shift coincided with the full transition from national type approval to mandatory CE labelling for fire doors, which raised safety specifications for door closers used in such applications. By 2022, while the global market stabilized, Sweden's volume fell further to 420 tons. A growing trend towards integrating door closers with smart building automation and smartphone controls gained attention in 2023, yet the overall market volume continued to decline, reaching 304 tons that year.

In 2024, the market volume stabilized at approximately 303 tons. New building regulations from the Swedish National Board of Housing, Building and Planning, with some provisions taking effect from 2025, began influencing construction product requirements, emphasizing safety and energy efficiency. Stricter fire door regulations with CE labelling persisted, promoting certified door closer products. The presence of key suppliers like GEZE Sweden and Motum AB, along with demand for energy-efficient and smart-technology-integrated closers, supported the market at this level.

Production automatic door closers in Sweden

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

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

In kind, 2017-2020, kg

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

Exports automatic door closers from Sweden

Exports in kind, t

Sweden's exports of automatic door closers have grown for the second year in a row. In 2020, the export volume reached 150.0 t, marking a 28.4% increase compared to 2019. Looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, exports rose by 76.3%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 20.8%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 80.2 t, with the largest decline that year of 5.7%. Conversely, the most significant increase occurred in 2019, with a jump of 45.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Norway, Czechia, and Finland were the leading destinations for Sweden's exports of automatic door closers in volume terms. Norway accounted for 36.0% of exports, Czechia for 29.4%, and Finland for 9.0%. Together, these three countries represented 74.4% 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

The market for Sweden's automatic door closers exports showed notable fluctuations between 2017 and 2020. The lowest point was in 2018, with exports valued at 1 219 K $ US, while the peak occurred in 2020 at 3 539 K $ US, resulting in a 2.9-fold difference. In 2020, exports surged by 41.1% compared to 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 29.3%, whereas the most substantial increase happened in 2019, with a rise of 105.7%.

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

In value terms, Norway, Czechia, and Finland were the primary destinations for Sweden's automatic door closers exports from 2017 to 2020. Norway held a 40.6% share, Czechia 18.7%, and Finland 11.2%. Collectively, these three markets accounted for 70.5% 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 automatic door closers to Sweden

Imports in kind, t

Sweden's imports of automatic door closers have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, import volume amounted to 832.0 t, up by 28.1% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 24.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.7%. The lowest import volume was in 2018 at 536.9 t, which also saw the largest decline of 19.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Italy, and China were the main sources for Sweden's imports of automatic door closers in volume terms. Germany contributed 55.5% of imports, Italy 11.8%, and China 11.2%. Together, these three countries made up 78.5% 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 automatic door closers have risen for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports totaled 26 011 K $ US, showing a sharp increase of 30.8% year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, imports expanded by 74.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 20.4%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Germany, Italy, and China formed the core of Sweden's imports of automatic door closers in value terms. Germany accounted for 60.3% of imports, Italy for 14.3%, and China for 8.2%. Combined, these three countries represented 82.9% of total import value.

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

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