Laminated safety glass market in Sweden

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2021, the Swedish laminated safety glass market was influenced by stricter safety regulations in construction and automotive sectors, which boosted demand. Urbanization and a domestic construction boom increased consumption, while major automotive manufacturers like Volvo expanded their use of laminated glass in vehicles. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 disrupted global supply chains, temporarily reducing imports, but by 2021 the market recovered with imports reaching 195.4 million USD and the market size growing to 192.7 million USD.

In 2022, the market contracted sharply to 128.7 million USD due to global raw material price volatility and persistent supply chain challenges. Tighter EU rules for building materials and automotive glass also affected Swedish manufacturers and importers, while interest began to grow in smart laminated glass products with features like opacity control.

By 2023, domestic production surged to 92.0 million USD, lifting the market size to 150.1 million USD despite lower imports. In 2024, imports stabilized at 99.8 million USD and exports increased to 50.7 million USD, indicating market adaptation and a rebalancing of trade flows.

Production laminated safety glass in Sweden

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

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

Exports laminated safety glass from Sweden

Exports in kind, t

Sweden's cross-border shipments of laminated safety glass declined for the second consecutive year in 2020, with exports totaling 5,221 tonnes. This represents a sharp 43.2% drop compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 49.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -20.2%. The peak was recorded in 2018 at 11,584 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 13.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Norway, Germany, and Belgium were the leading destinations for Sweden's laminated safety glass exports in kind. Norway accounted for 35.9% of exports, Germany for 15.8%, and Belgium for 7.3%. Together, these three countries comprised 58.9% 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

Sweden's laminated safety glass exports in value terms declined for the third consecutive year in 2020, reaching $50.7 million US. This was 11.8% lower than in 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 29.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of -11.0%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany, Norway, and Switzerland played notable roles as buyers of laminated safety glass from Sweden in value terms. Germany accounted for 19.1% of exports, Norway for 15.1%, and Switzerland for 6.5%. However, their combined share of 40.7% indicates they were not dominant in the overall export market.

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

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

Imports laminated safety glass to Sweden

Imports in kind, t

Sweden's imports of laminated safety glass in kind declined for the second consecutive year in 2020, with imports recorded at 35,296 tonnes. This was 8.0% lower than in 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 4.9%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 1.6%. The peak was in 2018 at 38,893 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 15.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Poland, Germany, and Belgium were the key partners for Sweden's laminated safety glass imports in kind. Poland accounted for 33.8% of imports, Germany for 27.0%, and Belgium for 15.3%. Together, these three countries made up 76.0% 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

Foreign supplies of laminated safety glass to Sweden in value terms declined for the second consecutive year in 2020, with imports reaching $164.4 million US. This marked a 6.1% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 13.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.4%. The peak was recorded in 2018 at $180.9 million US, which also saw the largest annual increase of 25.1%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Poland, Germany, and Czechia contributed the most to Sweden's laminated safety glass imports in value terms. Poland accounted for 49.3% of imports, Germany for 16.3%, and Czechia for 12.6%. Their combined share reached 78.3% 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