Coaxial cables market in Sweden

Earlier Report Observations

The Swedish coaxial cable market began the period at 788 t in 2018, primarily serving TV and radio signals in multi-family homes. Volume dropped sharply to 419 t in 2019, but rebounded to 616 t in 2020 as broadband service integration via hybrid FiberKoax networks increased demand for coaxial cable in the last mile, supported by technical improvements to reduce signal loss.

Market expansion continued, reaching 846 t in 2021, driven by the emergence of new segments like high-quality double-shielded cables and growing demand for CCTV and security applications. Volume grew further to 868 t in 2022, influenced by the implementation of the EU European Electronic Communications Code, which prompted infrastructure upgrades, and an industry focus on energy-efficient installation practices. A contraction to 642 t followed in 2023.

A steep decline to 298 t occurred in 2024. This coincided with the introduction of new technical standards for flame-retardant materials, regulatory changes including adaptation to the EU Digital Services Act and GDPR, and reported price increases for broadband subscriptions, which likely dampened demand. Throughout the period, state-owned telecom companies continued to influence the market through infrastructure investments, while FiberKoax technology remained dominant in Swedish broadband networks.

Production coaxial cables in Sweden

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Sweden's coaxial cable production value declined after two years of growth. In 2020, output was valued at 6 392 K $ US, representing a 21.1% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 17.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.4%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 8 101 K $ US, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 3.4%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Coaxial cable production in Sweden declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Sweden produced 153.9 tons of coaxial cables, marking a 9.1% drop from the previous year. The highest production volume was recorded in 2018 at 170.0 tons, which also saw the largest annual increase of 11.8%.

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

Exports coaxial cables from Sweden

Exports in kind, t

Sweden exported 971 tons of coaxial cables in 2020, representing a 5.7% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 44.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 18.0%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 758 tons, which also experienced the largest annual decline of 57.0%. The largest increase occurred in 2019 at 35.9%.

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

During 2017-2020, Morocco, Finland, and Turkey were notable but not dominant buyers of Swedish coaxial cables. Morocco accounted for 17.3% of export volume, Finland for 4.7%, and Turkey for 4.5%. Together, these three countries represented 26.4% of Sweden's total coaxial cable exports by volume.

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

Sweden's coaxial cable export value increased after two years of decline. In 2020, exports reached 17 344 K $ US, up 6.8% from the previous year. However, over the 2017-2020 period, export value decreased by 35.4%, equating to an annualized decline of 13.6%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 16 238 K $ US, while the largest annual decline occurred in 2018 at 39.2%.

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

The structure of Sweden's coaxial cable exports by value was diversified during 2017-2020. Morocco accounted for 6.3% of export value, Finland for 5.7%, and the Netherlands for 5.5%. Together, these three countries represented just 17.6% of total export value, with no single country holding a clearly dominant position.

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

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

Imports coaxial cables to Sweden

Imports in kind, t

Sweden's coaxial cable imports increased after two years of decline. In 2020, imports stood at 1 433 tons, up 11.9% year-over-year. However, over the 2017-2020 period, import volume decreased by 8.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.9%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 1 280 tons, while the largest annual decline occurred in 2018 at 12.0%.

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

During 2017-2020, China, Germany, and Finland were the leading suppliers of coaxial cables to Sweden by volume. China accounted for 40.6% of import volume, Germany for 21.4%, and Finland for 7.5%. Together, these three countries represented 69.5% of Sweden's total coaxial cable imports by volume.

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 coaxial cable import value increased after two years of decline. In 2020, imports reached 26 618 K $ US, remaining broadly stable compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value decreased by 7.3%, equating to an annualized decline of 2.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 26 555 K $ US, which also saw the largest annual decline of 4.1%.

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

During 2017-2020, Germany, China, and the United States were the main suppliers of coaxial cables to Sweden by value. Germany accounted for 27.9% of import value, China for 16.8%, and the United States for 10.7%. Together, these three countries formed 55.4% of Sweden's total coaxial cable imports by value.

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

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