Intermodal containers specially designed and equipped for carriage by one or more modes of transport market in Sweden

Earlier Report Observations

The Swedish intermodal container market began the period at 154.6 million US dollars in 2018, supported by state-owned companies managing port and rail infrastructure which facilitated containerized cargo movement. However, the market size declined to 145.2 million in 2019, influenced by global trade tensions and supply chain uncertainties, and fell further to 121.8 million in 2020 as the COVID-19 pandemic severely disrupted global container availability and freight flows.

A strong recovery emerged in 2021, driving the market to 194.3 million US dollars. This surge was fueled by post-pandemic investments in intermodal terminal capacity, the entry of new players offering digital and IoT-enabled container tracking solutions, and green logistics initiatives aligned with the EU Green Deal. In 2022, the market experienced a slight contraction to 190.0 million US dollars, coinciding with rising global energy prices and supply chain realignments, even as investments in infrastructure and the emergence of lightweight, eco-friendly container segments continued.

The market size continued to decrease in the subsequent years, falling to 174.0 million US dollars in 2023 and reaching 129.2 million US dollars in 2024.

Production intermodal freight containers in Sweden

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Sweden's production of intermodal containers designed for multi-modal transport was valued at 63 931 thousand US dollars, marking a 2.9% decline from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 22.7%, with an average annual decrease of 8.2%. The lowest value occurred in 2018 at 61 179 thousand US dollars. The sharpest drop was in 2018 at 26.0%, while the largest increase was in 2019 at 7.6%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, unit

In 2020, Sweden produced 1 856 units of intermodal containers designed for multi-modal transport, representing a 37.5% increase from the previous year. However, over the 2017-2020 period, production decreased by 18.7%, with an average annual decline of 6.7%. The minimum output was in 2019 at 1 350 units, while the peak was in 2018 at 2 568 units. The most significant decline occurred in 2019 at 47.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Sweden in kind, 2017-2020, unit

Exports intermodal freight containers from Sweden

Exports in kind, unit

In 2020, Sweden's exports of intermodal containers designed for multi-modal transport totaled 3 151 units, a 33.5% decrease from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 33.7%, with an average annual drop of 12.8%. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 34.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the top destinations for Sweden's exports of intermodal containers in kind were Norway, accounting for 55.2% of exports, followed by the Netherlands at 12.8%, and Germany at 7.9%. Together, these three countries represented 75.9% of total export flows.

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

Export performance showed notable fluctuations during this period. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 9.1 million US dollars, while the peak occurred in 2019 at 17.4 million US dollars, reflecting a 1.9-fold difference. In 2020, exports amounted to 13.6 million US dollars, a 21.9% decrease from 2019. The sharpest decline was in 2018 at 23.5%, and the largest increase was in 2019 at 90.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Norway led Sweden's export structure in value terms with 50.1%, followed by the United States at 12.6%, and the Netherlands at 9.0%. These three partners together accounted for 71.7% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports intermodal freight containers to Sweden

Imports in kind, unit

Sweden's imports of intermodal containers designed for multi-modal transport declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled approximately 21 919 units, a 12.7% year-on-year decrease. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 26.4%, with an average annual decline of 9.7%. The peak was in 2018 at 34 040 units. The largest drop occurred in 2019 at 26.2%, while the biggest increase was in 2018 at 14.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Poland, Norway, and the Netherlands were the key sources for Sweden's imports in kind, together accounting for 66.9% of total import flows.

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

Sweden's imports of intermodal containers designed for multi-modal transport in value terms declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports amounted to 71.5 million US dollars, a sharp 26.1% decrease from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 20.6%, with an average annual decline of 7.4%. The highest value was in 2018 at 102.5 million US dollars, and the largest increase occurred that same year at 13.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Poland was the leading partner for Sweden's imports in value terms, representing 43.3%, followed by the United States at 22.8%, and Estonia at 8.9%. Together, these three countries made up 75.1% of total import flows.

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

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