Household washers and dryers market in Sweden

Earlier Report Observations

From 2020, EU ecodesign requirements for tumble dryers, expected to save significant energy, encouraged manufacturers to develop heat pump models, contributing to a more innovation-driven market. This regulatory push culminated in March 2021 with the full application of the EU energy labeling and ecodesign regulations for washers and washer-dryers, which replaced the old scale with a stricter A-G classification and mandated resource efficiency. The introduction of these new standards stimulated consumer demand for compliant and more efficient appliances, supporting the market's value growth to 104.8 million $ in 2021.

The market continued to expand, reaching 107.8 million $ by 2023, supported by further regulatory developments. The announcement of tighter energy requirements for household appliances from 2024 and enhanced producer responsibility (WEEE) rules in Sweden reinforced the shift toward energy-efficient products. In 2024, stricter energy efficiency standards for washing machines took effect in March, alongside new labeling and ecodesign rules for tumble dryers with transitional measures starting January. Concurrently, the market saw strong growth for combined washer-dryers and heat pump dryers, driven by both regulatory pressure and consumer preference for efficient solutions, which helped sustain the market's value.

Production household washers and dryers in Sweden

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

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

Exports household washers and dryers from Sweden

Exports in kind, t

Sweden's exports of household washers and dryers have grown for the second year in a row. In 2019, exports reached 45 100 tonnes, followed by a 4.8% increase to 47 310 tonnes in 2020. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports rose by 9.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.0%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 42 676 tonnes, which marked a 1.3% decline from the previous year. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with exports climbing by 5.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Norway, Finland, and Denmark were the main destinations for Sweden's household washer and dryer exports by volume. Norway accounted for 37.6% of exports, Finland for 29.8%, and Denmark for 26.8%. Together, these three countries represented 94.2% of Sweden's total exports 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, M $ US

Sweden's exports of household washers and dryers in value terms have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 299.6 million US dollars, up 10.6% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, export value grew by 18.7%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 5.9%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Norway, Finland, and Denmark were the key partners for Sweden's household washer and dryer exports by value. Norway made up 37.2% of export value, Finland 26.3%, and Denmark 26.0%. Combined, these three countries accounted for 89.5% of Sweden's total export flows 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 household washers and dryers to Sweden

Imports in kind, t

Sweden's imports of household washers and dryers by volume have risen for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports reached 76 600 tonnes, a 2.7% increase from 2019. The lowest import volume was in 2018 at 74 508 tonnes, which saw a 6.5% drop from the year before. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with imports growing by 3.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Poland, Turkey, and Italy were the primary sources for Sweden's household washer and dryer imports by volume. Poland contributed 29.0% of imports, Turkey 19.6%, and Italy 9.7%. Together, these three countries represented 58.3% of Sweden's total import flows in this category.

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, M $ US

After two years of decline, Sweden's imports of household washers and dryers in value terms rebounded in 2020. Imports amounted to 356.6 million US dollars, showing a moderate 6.6% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value rose by 2.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 0.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 334.6 million US dollars, which marked a 2.6% decrease from the previous year.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Poland, Turkey, and Germany consistently led as the top sources for Sweden's household washer and dryer imports by value. Poland accounted for 23.5% of import value, Turkey for 15.4%, and Germany for 13.3%. Collectively, these three countries made up 52.2% of Sweden's total import flows in this sector.

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

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