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Knitted or crocheted fabrics market in Sweden

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Sweden's market for knitted or crocheted fabrics saw considerable volume fluctuations between 2018 and 2022. After a sharp two-year contraction that reduced volume by over 10,000 metric tons, the market rebounded strongly in 2021 with a gain of more than 9,000 tons. This recovery was followed by another decline of approximately 4,000 tons in 2022.

Market value followed a similar trajectory, peaking at 44.1 million US dollars in 2021 after a decline to 33.1 million in 2020. The 2022 value settled at 37.0 million US dollars.

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, 2018-2022
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2022
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2022
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2022
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Sweden
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2022, t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2022, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, t
  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, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sweden in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, t
    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/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sweden, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sweden in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, t
    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/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sweden, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sweden in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, t
    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/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sweden, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sweden in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, t
    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/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sweden, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  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 knitted or crocheted fabrics in Sweden

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Sweden's production of knitted or crocheted fabrics has declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, the output was valued at 56 201 thousand US dollars, marking a 13.7% decrease compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production fell by 32.5%, which translates to an annualized decline of 12.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(7.7%)	(15.2%)	(13.7%)	(12.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Sweden's production of knitted or crocheted fabrics has declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 26 832 tonnes, reflecting a 9.6% drop from the year before. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 36.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of -14.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(10.5%)	(22.0%)	(9.6%)	(14.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports knitted or crocheted fabrics from Sweden

Exports in kind, t

Sweden's exports of knitted or crocheted fabrics have fallen for the third year running. In 2020, the country exported 3 411 tonnes, representing a 15.9% decline year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 33%, equating to an annualized rate of -12.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(16.2%)	(5.0%)	(15.9%)	(12.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, Norway, and the United States were the leading destinations for Sweden's exports of knitted or crocheted fabrics in volume terms. The Netherlands accounted for 32.3% of exports, Norway for 20.0%, and the United States for 8.0%, together making up 60.3% of total flows.

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

Sweden's exports of knitted or crocheted fabrics have declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports stood at 47 139 thousand US dollars, showing a sharp decrease of 16.9% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 31.9%, with an annualized decline of 12.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(7.6%)	(11.4%)	(16.9%)	(12.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the three largest markets for Sweden's exports of knitted or crocheted fabrics in value terms were the Netherlands, the United States, and Norway. Together, they accounted for 65.4% of total export flows.

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 knitted or crocheted fabrics to Sweden

Imports in kind, t

After increasing for two years, Sweden's imports of knitted or crocheted fabrics declined. In 2020, the country imported 3 163 tonnes, showing a modest contraction of 4.8% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports rose by 10.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.4%. The peak was recorded in 2019 at 3 163 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 12.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.5%	12.1%	(4.8%)	3.4%

Source: SHEV.io

In 2017 to 2020, Poland, Germany, and China were notable suppliers of knitted or crocheted fabrics to Sweden in volume terms, but their dominance was limited. Poland accounted for 19.8% of imports, Germany for 15.1%, and China for 8.7%, with their combined share reaching only 43.6% of total imports.

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 knitted or crocheted fabrics have declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports were recorded at 24 006 thousand US dollars, down by 9.0% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 4.2%, equating to an annualized decline of 1.4%. The highest value was in 2018 at 26 653 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 6.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.3%	(1.0%)	(9.0%)	(1.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the partner landscape for Sweden's imports of knitted or crocheted fabrics in value terms was diverse. Germany, Poland, and Italy were key players, with Germany accounting for 27.3% of imports, Poland for 11.5%, and Italy for 8.0%. Together, they formed 46.8% of total flows, while the remaining 53.2% came from many other countries.

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