Furniture fittings market in Sweden

Earlier Report Observations

The Swedish furniture fittings market experienced significant growth in physical volume from 9,830 t in 2019 to 14,558 t in 2022. This expansion was initially driven by global supply chain disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, which affected raw material availability and logistics in 2020. Subsequently, increasing consumer demand for smart and sustainable fittings prompted companies to launch new products with eco-friendly materials and integrated functions, further stimulating market growth through 2021 and 2022.

Market volume contracted sharply to 10,507 t in 2023, primarily due to a significant reduction in imports. During this period, domestic production increased modestly, and market players continued to focus on innovation, expanding their product ranges with energy-efficient fittings and smart home solutions in line with prevailing sustainability trends.

In 2024, the market environment was shaped by the introduction of new Swedish building regulations (BFS 2024:11) affecting fittings, alongside updated European safety and sustainability standards for furniture. Major distributor Ahlsell invested in broadening its fittings assortment, while digitalization and e-commerce continued to transform sales channels, all against a backdrop of ongoing global raw material price volatility.

Production furniture fittings in Sweden

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Sweden's furniture fittings production was valued at 10 918 thousand US dollars, marking a sharp increase of 27.6% compared to the previous year. However, looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production actually decreased by 55.3%, which translates to an average annual decline of 23.6%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Production volumes peaked in 2017 and then fell to their lowest point in 2019, with the peak being 3.3 times higher than the trough. In 2020, Sweden produced 2 278 tonnes of furniture fittings, representing a dramatic gain of 52.7% from the year before.

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

Exports furniture fittings from Sweden

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Sweden's furniture fittings exports amounted to 4 084 tonnes, which was a decline of 34.4% year-on-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 24.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 8.9%. The maximum volume was recorded in 2019 at 6 227 tonnes, with the largest increase also occurring in 2019 at 36.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Sweden's furniture fittings exports in kind were distributed across numerous markets. The top three destinations—Slovakia (30.3% of exports in kind), Norway (8.9%), and Russia (7.6%)—together accounted for only 46.8% of total export flows.

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 cross-border shipments of furniture fittings declined. In 2020, exports were valued at 29 194 thousand US dollars, reflecting a decrease of 17.3% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 16.3%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 35 291 thousand US dollars, and the largest increase also occurred in 2019 at 33.8%.

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

During 2017–2020, Sweden's furniture fittings were supplied to many different markets. Even the largest destinations—Norway, Slovakia, and Germany—together represented only 33.6% of total exports in value terms.

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

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

Imports furniture fittings to Sweden

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Sweden's furniture fittings imports came to 12 403 tonnes, reflecting a solid decrease of 14.8% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 13.2%, with a CAGR of 4.6%. The maximum volume was recorded in 2019 at 14 565 tonnes, and the largest increase occurred in 2019 at 2.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Austria (38.7% of imports in kind), China (13.7%), and Germany (10.5%) led the structure of Sweden's furniture fittings imports in kind, together representing 62.9% 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

Foreign furniture fittings supplies to Sweden declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, import volume totaled 61 696 thousand US dollars, reflecting a decrease of 14.4% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 14.4%, with a CAGR of 5.0%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 73 968 thousand US dollars, and the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 2.7%.

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

In 2017–2020, Austria (28.3% of imports in value terms), Germany (20.6%), and China (14.2%) continued to head the list of suppliers of furniture fittings to Sweden, jointly taking 63.1% of total imports 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