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Impregnated sleepers market in Sweden

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Swedish market for impregnated wooden railway sleepers was initially influenced by steady infrastructure investment from the state-owned Transport Administration, Trafikverket, which supported demand. Regulatory focus on chemical preservatives under EU REACH rules and a growing preference for sustainable materials shaped production standards. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 introduced supply chain disruptions and adjusted project timelines, with the market volume recorded at 151.5 thousand m³ that year.

Market volume expanded to 178.9 thousand m³ in 2021 as Trafikverket resumed full-scale infrastructure projects, boosting consumption. This period also saw the enforcement of stricter labeling and traceability requirements for impregnated wood, aligning with green public procurement policies. By 2022, global supply chain tensions and heightened energy costs began to affect import volumes, which fell to 8.0 thousand m³.

A sharp contraction followed in 2023, with the market volume declining to 103.2 thousand m³. Imports dropped significantly to 0.8 thousand m³ during the same year.

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
1. 4.1. In kind
  1. 4.1.1. Production, 2020-2021, 2023
  2. 4.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
  3. 4.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
  4. 4.1.4. Market size, 2020-2021, 2023
2. 4.2. In value
  1. 4.2.1. Production, 2020-2021, 2023
  2. 4.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
  3. 4.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
  4. 4.2.4. Market size, 2020-2021, 2023
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Sweden
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2020-2021, 2023, K m³
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2020-2021, 2023, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K m³
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, m³
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sweden in kind, 2018-2024, m³
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, m³
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sweden in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/m³
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sweden, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, m³
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sweden in kind, 2018-2024, m³
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, m³
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sweden in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/m³
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sweden, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, m³
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sweden in kind, 2018-2024, m³
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, m³
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sweden in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/m³
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sweden, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, m³
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sweden in kind, 2018-2024, m³
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, m³
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sweden in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/m³
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sweden, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, m³
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, m³
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ 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 impregnated sleepers 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, K m³

Annual dynamics of production in Sweden in kind, 2017-2020, K m³

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Exports impregnated sleepers from Sweden

Exports in kind, m³

The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Import levels fluctuated significantly, with a 4.1-fold difference between the low in 2018 and the high in 2017. In 2020, Sweden's exports of impregnated sleepers reached 630 m³, marking a substantial 109.3% increase compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 164 m³, which also saw the largest decline of 75.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sweden in kind, 2017-2020, m³

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(75.4%)	83.5%	109.3%	(1.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Norway and France clearly dominated Sweden's exports of impregnated sleepers in volume, jointly accounting for 81.8% of total flows, while other countries held much smaller shares.

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, K $ US

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the period. There was a 3.9-fold difference between the peak in 2020 and the trough in 2018. In 2020, Sweden's exports of impregnated sleepers stood at 418.9 K $ US, representing a dramatic 157.3% increase over the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 107.1 K $ US, which also experienced the largest decline of 45.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(45.7%)	52.1%	157.3%	28.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Norway absorbed 78.4% of Sweden's total exports of impregnated sleepers in value terms, with the remaining share distributed among a wide range of smaller destinations.

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 impregnated sleepers to Sweden

Imports in kind, m³

There were noticeable fluctuations in market performance during this period. Import levels varied by 2.2 times between the low in 2018 and the high in 2020. In 2020, Sweden imported a total of value_last_year m³ of impregnated sleepers, showing a strong rise of 12.5% compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 6 853 m³, which saw the largest decline of 42.5%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a 98.1% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sweden in kind, 2017-2020, m³

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(42.5%)	98.1%	12.5%	8.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Norway played the leading role in Sweden's imports of impregnated sleepers in volume, accounting for 74.8% of total flows, while other markets together made up the remainder.

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, K $ US

In 2020, Sweden's cross-border shipments of impregnated sleepers reached 314.4 K $ US, which is 30.9% lower than the prior year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 50%, with a compound annual growth rate of 20.6%. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 49.9%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 with a 44.5% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(49.9%)	44.5%	(30.9%)	(20.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, France, Switzerland, and Norway formed the core of Sweden's imports of impregnated sleepers in value terms, with shares of 41.7%, 23.2%, and 20.8% respectively, together accounting for 85.6% of total flows.

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