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Insulating glass units market in Sweden, 2026

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for insulating glass units in Sweden showed considerable movement between 2018 and 2024. Physical volume peaked at 4 013 thousand m² in 2019, representing a 57% increase from the previous year, before contracting sharply to 2 066 thousand m² in 2020. Market value followed a similar volatile pattern, rising to 108.3 million USD in 2019, then falling to 101.1 million USD in 2020, and eventually recovering to a high of 131.0 million USD in 2022.

Market volume stabilized around 2 000-2 200 thousand m² from 2021 to 2022 before entering a consistent downward trend, declining to 1 792 thousand m² in 2023 and 1 537 thousand m² in 2024. The drop in 2024 occurred alongside the implementation of new building codes from Boverket (BFS 2024:8, BFS 2024:9), which introduced binding rules for daylight, safety, and fire protection in glazing, directly affecting product specifications and selection. This regulatory shift was compounded by a reported downturn in housing construction and lower investment in building projects, which reduced overall demand for installation materials.

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, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2024
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Sweden
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K m²
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K m²
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K m²
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sweden in kind, 2018-2024, K m²
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, K m²
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sweden in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/m²
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sweden, 2018-2024, $ US/m²
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/m²
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K m²
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sweden in kind, 2018-2024, K m²
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, K m²
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sweden in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/m²
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sweden, 2018-2024, $ US/m²
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/m²
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K m²
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sweden in kind, 2018-2024, K m²
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, K m²
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sweden in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/m²
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sweden, 2018-2024, $ US/m²
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/m²
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K m²
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sweden in kind, 2018-2024, K m²
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, K m²
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sweden in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/m²
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sweden, 2018-2024, $ US/m²
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/m²
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K m²
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K m²
  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 insulating glass units in Sweden

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Sweden's output of insulating glass units was valued at 39 588 K $ US, marking an 11.0% contraction compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 33.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 12.7%. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 28.4%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 4.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(28.4%)	4.6%	(11.0%)	(12.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, K m²

The market displayed significant volatility during the observed period. In 2020, Sweden produced 467 K m² of insulating glass units, representing a sharp decrease of 77.5% compared to 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 2 075 K m², which also saw the largest increase of 284.8%. Overall, there was a 4.4-fold variation between the peak in 2019 and the trough in 2020.

Annual dynamics of production in Sweden in kind, 2017-2020, K m²

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(42.2%)	284.8%	(77.5%)	(20.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports insulating glass units from Sweden

Exports in kind, K m²

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Exports reached their maximum in 2017 and fell to their lowest point in 2020, with a fluctuation of 14 times between these years. In 2020, shipments of insulating glass units from Sweden to abroad amounted to 4 K m², reflecting a 66.9% decrease compared to 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 88.5%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 at 87.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sweden in kind, 2017-2020, K m²

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(88.5%)	87.1%	(66.9%)	(58.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Norway and the United Kingdom were the primary buyers of insulating glass units from Sweden, together accounting for 86.9% of total exports in kind, with other countries making up the remainder.

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

Market performance exhibited noticeable fluctuations during the period. The highest export value was reached in 2017, while the lowest occurred in 2020, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 7 times. In 2020, Sweden's volume of insulating glass units exports stood at 925 K $ US, reflecting a steep fall of 49.2% year-over-year. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 73.0%, and the largest increase was in 2019 at 4.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(73.0%)	4.6%	(49.2%)	(47.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the country structure of exports in value terms was dominated by the United Kingdom and Norway, which together accounted for 84.8% of total flows, while other markets formed a long tail.

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 insulating glass units to Sweden

Imports in kind, K m²

After a two-year increase, deliveries of insulating glass units to Sweden declined. In 2020, imports stood at 1 604 K m², down by 17.8% compared to the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 1 950 K m², which also saw the largest increase of 19.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sweden in kind, 2017-2020, K m²

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.4%	19.4%	(17.8%)	0.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Poland and Finland clearly dominated imports in kind of insulating glass units to Sweden, jointly accounting for 81.2% of total flows, whereas other countries held much smaller shares.

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

Sweden's imports of insulating glass units declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Sweden imported approximately 62 405 K $ US of insulating glass units, equivalent to a gradual loss of 4.9% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 9.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 3.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(4.1%)	(1.1%)	(4.9%)	(3.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

In the period from 2017 to 2020, Poland (66.6% of imports in value terms), Estonia (9.6% of imports in value terms), and Czechia (6.0% of imports in value terms) led the structure of imports in value terms, together representing 82.1% 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