Hand-operated stamps and printing sets market in Sweden

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, imports of hand-operated stamps and printing sets into Sweden fell from 1.5 million USD to 854 thousand USD, while exports also declined, indicating a contraction in international trade for these products during those years.

The market size grew sharply in 2021, reaching 2.9 million USD, a 32% increase from 2020, driven by a surge in imports to 1.6 million USD. However, the market volume subsequently contracted over the next two years, falling to 2.6 million USD in 2022 and then to 2.4 million USD in 2023.

New packaging and labeling regulations introduced in Sweden from 2024, including extended producer responsibility and restrictions on single-use plastic packaging, may affect manufacturers of hand-operated stamps if their products involve regulated packaging materials.

Production hand-operated stamps and printing sets in Sweden

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

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

Exports hand-operated stamps and printing sets from Sweden

Exports in kind, kg

Exports of hand-operated stamps and printing sets from Sweden have declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports totaled 7 251 kg, marking a significant decrease of 18.8% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 68.9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -32.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sweden in kind, 2017-2020, kg

From 2017 to 2020, Norway, Denmark, and Kenya were the primary markets for Sweden's exports of hand-operated stamps and printing sets in terms of volume. Norway accounted for 53.3% of exports, Denmark for 12.5%, and Kenya for 6.1%. Together, these three countries represented 71.9% 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

The value of hand-operated stamps and printing sets exported from Sweden has decreased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 211 000 US dollars, showing a strong reduction of 12.1% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports declined by 61.2%, which translates to an annualized rate of -27.1%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Norway, Denmark, and Kenya formed the core group of markets for Sweden's exports of hand-operated stamps and printing sets in value terms. Norway held a 51.8% share, Denmark 11.7%, and Kenya 8.2%. Collectively, these countries accounted for 71.8% of total export value.

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

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

Imports hand-operated stamps and printing sets to Sweden

Imports in kind, kg

In 2020, Sweden imported 35 765 kg of hand-operated stamps and printing sets, representing a 15.2% increase from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 26.2%, with an annualized rate of -9.6%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 31 035 kg, while the peak occurred in 2018 with 77 347 kg. The largest decline of 59.9% took place in 2019, and the highest increase of 59.6% was observed in 2018.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sweden in kind, 2017-2020, kg

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, China, and Poland were consistently the main sources for Sweden's imports of hand-operated stamps and printing sets in volume terms. Germany contributed 31.8% of imports, China 13.6%, and Poland 9.3%. Together, these three countries made up 54.7% 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

Imports of hand-operated stamps and printing sets into Sweden have declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, Sweden imported a total of 1 506 000 US dollars worth of these goods, indicating a 21.0% reduction compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 38.8%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -15.1%. The highest import value was recorded in 2018 at 1 506 000 US dollars. The largest decline of 28.2% occurred in 2019, while the biggest increase of 7.8% was seen in 2018.

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

During 2017–2020, Germany, Poland, and the Netherlands were the key destinations for Sweden's imports of hand-operated stamps and printing sets in value terms. Germany accounted for 21.0% of imports, Poland for 18.4%, and the Netherlands for 12.7%. Combined, these three countries absorbed 52.1% of total import value, establishing them as the main sources.

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

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