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Compounded unvulcanised rubber market in Sweden

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

At the start of the period, the Swedish market for compounded unvulcanised rubber was characterized by a small number of domestic manufacturers, a strong local production culture, and a focus on supply chain proximity. The industry faced specific challenges due to complex material handling and a short product shelf life of 4–6 weeks, which shaped production and logistics strategies.

Measured in physical volume, the market stood at 21 499 t in 2020, then surged by 58% to 34 053 t in 2021. This growth was supported by a rise in imports to 12 077 t and a sharp drop in exports to 8 988 t, alongside increased domestic production. In 2022, the market contracted to 27 352 t, a decline of 20% from the peak, as exports remained low but imports decreased.

By 2024, industry trends highlighted a growing emphasis on sustainability, with new packaging and labeling regulations driving innovation, and consumer preferences shifting towards environmentally friendly and recycled materials. These factors are reshaping product design and marketing strategies within the rubber sector.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators
1. 4.1. In kind
  1. 4.1.1. Production, 2020-2022
  2. 4.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
  3. 4.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
  4. 4.1.4. Market size, 2020-2022
2. 4.2. In value
  1. 4.2.1. Production, 2020-2022
  2. 4.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
  3. 4.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
  4. 4.2.4. Market size, 2020-2022
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Sweden
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2020-2022, t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2020-2022, M $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, t
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, M $ US
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sweden in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sweden in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sweden, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sweden in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sweden in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sweden, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sweden in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sweden in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sweden, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sweden in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sweden in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sweden, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production compounded unvulcanised rubber in Sweden

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, t

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Exports compounded unvulcanised rubber from Sweden

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Sweden exported 15 344 tonnes of compounded unvulcanised rubber, marking a controlled decline of 8.0% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 5.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.0%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 16 681 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 3.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.1%)	3.6%	(8.0%)	(2.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Sweden's exports in kind were diversified, with Poland accounting for 12.7% of exports, Chile for 11.9%, and Sri Lanka for 11.8%. Together, these three countries represented just 36.4% of total flows, and no single country held a clearly dominant position.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Sweden's compounded unvulcanised rubber deliveries declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 47 748 thousand US dollars, down by 3.9% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 4.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.6%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 52 836 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 5.5%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the largest decline of 6.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.5%	(6.0%)	(3.9%)	(1.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Sweden's export structure in value terms remained highly diversified. Poland contributed 14.7% of exports, Sri Lanka 14.4%, and Finland 8.4%, together making up only 37.4% of total flows. The remaining 62.6% was formed by a long tail of smaller markets.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports compounded unvulcanised rubber to Sweden

Imports in kind, t

Sweden's compounded unvulcanised rubber import volumes declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to approximately 8 969 tonnes, reflecting a decline of 3.8% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 18.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(9.7%)	(6.0%)	(3.8%)	(6.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Germany was the largest supplier of compounded unvulcanised rubber to Sweden, accounting for 61.2% of imports in kind, followed by Denmark at 10.1% and Belgium at 9.7%. Together, these three countries formed 81.0% of total imports in kind.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Sweden's compounded unvulcanised rubber import volume declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 31 106 thousand US dollars, showing a limited year-on-year decline of 7.6%. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 10.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.6%. The highest import value was recorded in 2018 at 35 602 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 2.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.7%	(5.4%)	(7.6%)	(3.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany accounted for 43.4% of Sweden's imports in value terms, Denmark for 12.3%, and Belgium for 11.8%. Together, these three countries represented 67.5% of total imports in value terms, remaining the primary sources for compounded unvulcanised rubber to Sweden.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io