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Hand saws and saw blades of all kinds including slitting, slotting and toothless blades market in Sweden

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Sweden's imports of hand saws and saw blades fluctuated between 3 864 t and 5 066 t from 2018 to 2024, peaking in 2021-2022. Exports, which consistently exceeded imports, dropped to 5 274 t in 2020 but rebounded strongly to over 8 000 t in 2021 and 2022, before moderating in 2023-2024.

The domestic market volume in physical terms stood at 4 381 t in 2020, fell sharply to 2 710 t in 2021, recovered to 3 717 t in 2023, and declined again to 3 173 t in 2024. In value terms, the market contracted steadily from US$63.6 million in 2020 to US$34.1 million in 2024.

Swedish production rose from 5 791 t in 2020 to 7 025 t in 2023, then eased to 6 706 t in 2024. The production value peaked at US$105.7 million in 2021 before settling at US$100.8 million in 2024.

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 and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2020-2021, 2023-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2020-2021, 2023-2024
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2020-2021, 2023-2024
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2020-2021, 2023-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Sweden
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2020-2021, 2023-2024, t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2020-2021, 2023-2024, 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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sweden in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sweden in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sweden, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sweden in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sweden in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sweden, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sweden in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sweden in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sweden, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sweden in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sweden in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sweden, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ 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 hand saws and saw blades in Sweden

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Annual dynamics of production in Sweden in value, 2017-2020, K $ 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 hand saws and saw blades from Sweden

Exports in kind, t

Sweden's exports of hand saws and saw blades, including slitting, slotting, and toothless blades, declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Sweden exported 5 274 tons of these products, marking a 28.2% decrease compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 28.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.4%)	(0.4%)	(28.2%)	(10.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

An analysis of exports in kind from 2017 to 2020 reveals a broad distribution across numerous markets. The Netherlands accounted for 29.8% of exports in kind, the United States for 8.1%, and Norway for 7.8%. Together, these three countries represented only 45.6% of total flows, while the remaining 54.4% was distributed among other trading partners.

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, M $ US

Sweden's exports of hand saws and saw blades, including slitting, slotting, and toothless blades, declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 105.8 million US dollars, down by 12.3% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 9.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 3.3%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 123.6 million US dollars, with the largest increase of 5.6% also occurring in that year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.6%	(2.4%)	(12.3%)	(3.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Sweden's exports in value terms of hand saws and saw blades, including slitting, slotting, and toothless blades, were relatively evenly spread. The Netherlands accounted for 18.6% of exports in value terms, Norway for 14.3%, and Germany for 7.7%. Collectively, these three countries represented only 40.6% of total flows.

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 hand saws and saw blades to Sweden

Imports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Sweden's imports of hand saws and saw blades, including slitting, slotting, and toothless blades, declined. In 2020, import volume amounted to 3 864 tons, reflecting a modest drop of 7.3% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 2.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 0.9%. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 4 168 tons, while the largest increase of 9.3% occurred in 2018.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	9.3%	1.2%	(7.3%)	0.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Sweden's imports in kind of hand saws and saw blades, including slitting, slotting, and toothless blades, featured a diverse partner portfolio. Germany accounted for 14.8% of imports in kind, China for 14.2%, and Belgium for 13.1%. Together, these three countries represented only 42.0% of total flows.

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, M $ US

Sweden's imports of hand saws and saw blades, including slitting, slotting, and toothless blades, declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Sweden imported 77.3 million US dollars worth of these products, representing a gradual year-over-year decline of 7.3%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 4.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.5%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 84.6 million US dollars, with the largest increase of 4.7% also occurring in that year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.7%	(1.5%)	(7.3%)	(1.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Sweden's imports in value terms of hand saws and saw blades, including slitting, slotting, and toothless blades, involved trade with many countries. Even the largest destinations—Germany, Belgium, and Canada—together accounted for only 43.9% of total imports in value terms.

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