Medical needles market in Sweden

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2024, Sweden's production of medical needles showed significant growth, rising from 523 thousand USD in 2020 to 1.1 million USD in 2024. This increase was driven by the expansion of needle exchange programs following policy changes that removed municipal veto powers, which elevated demand for needles. Additionally, the market saw the entry of new players and innovative products, such as Sweden & Martina's exclusive distribution of advanced Single Tooth Anesthesia systems and Neogen Corporation's introduction of dual-detecting needles, which stimulated domestic production and technological adoption.

Regulatory developments, including the alignment with EU Medical Device Regulations and new national ordinances entering into force in 2024, shaped market access and compliance requirements for needle manufacturers. These changes coincided with a production rebound in 2024, supported by continued partnerships and the launch of safety-engineered needles from companies like Medtronic and Teleflex. The overall market size fluctuated, peaking at 12.7 million USD in 2023 before declining to 8.9 million USD in 2024, reflecting shifts in import and export volumes alongside evolving public health initiatives and innovation in needle design.

Production medical needles in Sweden

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

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

Exports medical needles from Sweden

Exports in kind, t

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during the period. Exports varied significantly, with a 20-fold difference between the low in 2017 and the high in 2018. In 2020, Sweden's medical needles exports totaled 675.2 t, marking a modest decline of 5.5% compared to 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 7 577.6 t. The largest decline occurred in 2019, dropping by 90.6%, while the largest increase was in 2018, surging by 1 938.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Denmark, the Netherlands, and Germany were the top destinations for Sweden's medical needles exports in kind. Denmark accounted for 36.2% of exports, the Netherlands for 30.5%, and Germany for 7.3%. Together, these three countries comprised 74.0% 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, K $ US

Sweden's medical needles exports in value terms declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports stood at 10 329 K $ US, showing a gradual reduction of 5.6% from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 2.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 0.9%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 11 806 K $ US. The largest decline occurred in 2019, falling by 7.4%, while the largest increase was in 2018, rising by 17.5%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, there was no single dominant market for Sweden's medical needles exports in value terms. Germany accounted for 12.8% of exports, China for 8.1%, and Australia for 7.6%. Together, these three countries represented only 28.5% of total exports, with many smaller partners each holding modest individual shares.

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

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

Imports medical needles to Sweden

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Sweden's medical needles imports totaled 721.7 t, reflecting a 13.4% increase compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 8.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 2.8%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 636.6 t, while the maximum was in 2018 at 740.6 t. The largest decline occurred in 2019, dropping by 14.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Belgium, China, and Italy were the principal suppliers of medical needles to Sweden in kind. Belgium accounted for 37.5% of imports, China for 14.9%, and Italy for 11.7%. Collectively, these three countries made up 64.0% 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, K $ US

Sweden's medical needles imports in value terms declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 23 163 K $ US, showing a small drop of 1.5% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 15.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 4.8%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 24 386 K $ US. The largest decline occurred in 2019, falling by 3.6%, while the largest increase was in 2018, rising by 21.2%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Belgium, the United States, and China played leading roles in Sweden's medical needles imports in value terms. Belgium accounted for 41.1% of imports, the United States for 9.4%, and China for 6.4%. Together, these three countries comprised 56.9% 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