Hygienic or pharmaceutical rubber articles market in Sweden

Earlier Report Observations

The Swedish market for hygienic or pharmaceutical rubber articles underwent a substantial contraction in physical volume between 2020 and 2023, declining from 444 tons to 131 tons. Domestic production mirrored this downturn, falling from 492 tons to 123 tons over the same period, which points to a major scaling back of local manufacturing activity.

Trade dynamics presented a mixed picture from 2018 to 2024. Imports surged to a high of 336 tons in 2021 before receding to 288 tons in 2023, while exports remained stable around 280 tons before a significant rise to 326 tons in 2024, indicating a shift in focus towards international markets in the latter part of the period.

In 2023, the sector demonstrated stronger external sales, with the export value of rubber hygienic and pharmaceutical items rising by $5.37 million compared to 2022. This growth in overseas demand occurred even as the domestic market volume continued to shrink.

Production hygienic or pharmaceutical rubber articles 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 hygienic or pharmaceutical rubber articles from Sweden

Exports in kind, t

Sweden's exports of hygienic or pharmaceutical rubber articles increased in 2020 after two consecutive years of decline. The country exported 287.3 t of these products in 2020, representing a 5.3% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 9.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.2%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 273.0 t, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 with an 11.1% drop.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Denmark, Norway, and Finland were the main destinations for Sweden's exports of hygienic or pharmaceutical rubber articles in kind. Denmark accounted for 35.5% of exports, Norway for 31.8%, and Finland for 12.9%. Together, these three countries absorbed 80.2% of Sweden's total exports of these products.

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

In 2020, Sweden's exports of hygienic or pharmaceutical rubber articles amounted to 12 678 K $ US, marking a 6.4% increase compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 7.1%, which translates to an annualized rate of 2.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 11 920 K $ US, while the highest value occurred in 2018 at 14 761 K $ US. The largest decline took place in 2019 with a 19.2% drop, whereas the largest increase was in 2018 with an 8.2% rise.

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

During the 2017-2020 period, Denmark, Norway, and Finland accounted for the largest share of Sweden's exports of hygienic or pharmaceutical rubber articles in value terms. Denmark represented 34.6% of exports, Norway 34.0%, and Finland 10.6%. Combined, these three countries comprised 79.2% of Sweden's total export flows for these products.

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

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

Imports hygienic or pharmaceutical rubber articles to Sweden

Imports in kind, t

Sweden's imports of hygienic or pharmaceutical rubber articles declined in 2020 following two years of growth. Imports stood at 239.4 t in 2020, showing an 8.6% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 3.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.1%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 261.9 t, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a 5.6% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Thailand, Austria, and Germany were the principal suppliers of hygienic or pharmaceutical rubber articles to Sweden in kind. Thailand accounted for 27.8% of imports, Austria for 24.0%, and Germany for 10.0%. Together, these three countries supplied 61.8% of Sweden's total imports of these products.

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

Sweden's imports of hygienic or pharmaceutical rubber articles increased in 2020 after two years of decline. Imports totaled 7 652 K $ US in 2020, reflecting an 11.5% rise from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 6.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 2.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 6 865 K $ US, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 with a 2.8% drop.

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

Over the 2017-2020 period, Sweden's imports of hygienic or pharmaceutical rubber articles in value terms were highly diversified. Austria accounted for 22.4% of imports, Thailand for 15.7%, and the United States for 11.7%. Together, these three countries represented only 49.9% of total import flows, with the remaining 50.1% 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