Flexible iron or steel tubing market in Sweden

Earlier Report Observations

The Swedish market for flexible iron or steel tubing showed strong import activity in 2018, supported by increased demand and the entry of new players or product innovations across the European Union. EU production reached a record high that year, reflecting expanded industrial capacity. By 2020, Sweden's market volume stood at 26 240 тыс. $, then grew by 30% to 34 103 тыс. $ in 2021. This surge aligned with a 39% rise in EU production, which boosted local industry output and import flows.

Market dynamics shifted after 2021. Imports peaked at 32 341 тыс. $ in 2022 before falling in 2023 and 2024. Swedish production rose to 23 328 тыс. $ in 2023 but dropped to 19 850 тыс. $ in 2024. The market volume reached 40 666 тыс. $ in 2023, then declined by 37% to 25 695 тыс. $ in 2024. This contraction coincided with an 86% jump in exports, which reduced domestic supply. Meanwhile, a 12% increase in EU import prices likely made foreign tubing less attractive, while broader trends like stricter sustainability requirements and digitalization in production continued to shape long-term demand across the region.

Production flexible iron or steel tubing 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 flexible iron or steel tubing from Sweden

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Sweden exported 237 tonnes of flexible iron or steel tubing, marking a modest 3.5% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 47.2%, with an average annual decline of 19.2%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 218 tonnes, which represented the largest year-on-year drop of 51.4%. In contrast, 2019 saw the biggest increase, with exports rising by 12.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Denmark, Syria, and Norway were the primary destinations for Sweden's flexible iron or steel tubing exports in volume terms. Denmark accounted for 35.5% of exports, Syria for 19.1%, and Norway for 14.4%. Together, these three countries made up 69.0% of Sweden's total export flows in this category.

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

After two years of growth, Sweden's flexible iron or steel tubing exports in value terms declined in 2020, reaching 5 624 thousand US dollars, down 16.4% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, however, exports increased by 21.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 6.6%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 6 727 thousand US dollars, while the largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2018, with a rise of 22.4%.

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

In value terms, Denmark, Norway, and the Netherlands were the main markets for Sweden's flexible iron or steel tubing exports from 2017 to 2020. Denmark held a 44.3% share, Norway 10.4%, and the Netherlands 9.9%. Combined, these three countries represented 64.5% of Sweden's total export value in this sector.

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

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

Imports flexible iron or steel tubing to Sweden

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Sweden imported approximately 872 tonnes of flexible iron or steel tubing, a significant 16.5% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 6.7%, with an average annual decline of 2.3%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 1 044 tonnes, which also saw the largest year-on-year increase of 14.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Sweden's imports of flexible iron or steel tubing in volume terms were highly diversified. Turkey was the largest source, accounting for 21.3% of imports, followed by Germany at 12.3% and Poland at 7.9%. Together, these three countries made up 41.5% of total import flows, with the remaining 58.5% spread across numerous smaller markets.

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

Following two years of decline, Sweden's imports of flexible iron or steel tubing in value terms increased in 2020, reaching 16 466 thousand US dollars, up 14.1% from 2019. However, over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 23.6%, with an average annual decline of 8.6%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 14 437 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest year-on-year drop of 21.0%.

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

The geographical structure of Sweden's flexible iron or steel tubing imports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 was highly diversified. Turkey accounted for 26.2% of imports, Poland for 14.0%, and Germany for 9.3%. Together, these three countries represented 49.5% of total import value, while the remaining 50.5% was distributed among numerous smaller partner countries.

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

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