Medical wadding, gauze and bandages market in Sweden

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2024, Sweden's trade in medical wadding, gauze and bandages showed fluctuating but overall upward trends. Import values rose from $140.0 million to $156.0 million, though with a notable dip in 2023. Exports also increased from $135.7 million to $149.4 million, peaking in 2021 before moderating. These trade movements set the stage for shifts in domestic market availability.

Available data on domestic production indicates a decline from $76.7 million in 2020 to $70.2 million in 2024. Despite this contraction in local output, the total market size, calculated as production plus imports minus exports, expanded significantly from $62.4 million in 2021 to $76.8 million in 2024. This growth was primarily fueled by a strong rebound in import volumes coupled with a relative stabilization of exports in the latter part of the period.

Production medical wadding, gauze and bandages in Sweden

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

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

Exports medical wadding, gauze and bandages from Sweden

Exports in kind, t

Sweden's exports of medical wadding, gauze, and bandages declined after two years of growth. In 2019, exports reached their peak at 7 701 tonnes. However, in 2020, they fell to 7 268 tonnes, marking a modest year-over-year decrease of 5.6%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 32.7%, which translates to an annualized rate of 9.9%. The most significant increase occurred in 2019, with a jump of 34.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Denmark, Norway, and Finland were the top buyers of Sweden's medical wadding, gauze, and bandages in terms of volume. Denmark accounted for 29.1% of exports, Norway for 22.8%, and Finland for 14.8%. Together, these three countries represented 66.7% of Sweden's total exports in this category.

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 exports of medical wadding, gauze, and bandages in value terms declined after two years of growth. In 2019, exports hit a high of 143.6 million US dollars. In 2020, they slightly decreased to 143.1 million US dollars, showing minimal change compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 12.1%, with an annualized growth rate of 3.9%. The largest increase was recorded in 2018, at 6.3%.

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

During 2017–2020, Norway, Finland, and Denmark were the leading destinations for Sweden's medical wadding, gauze, and bandages in value terms. Norway held a 19.7% share, Finland 18.7%, and Denmark 15.8%. Collectively, these three countries made up 54.2% of Sweden's total export value in this sector.

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 wadding, gauze and bandages to Sweden

Imports in kind, t

Sweden's imports of medical wadding, gauze, and bandages in volume terms declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 6 502 tonnes, representing a substantial drop of 18.9% compared to 2019. Over the 2017–2020 period, imports decreased by 27.9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -10.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China, Czechia, and the Netherlands were the primary sources for Sweden's imports of medical wadding, gauze, and bandages in volume. China contributed 27.5% of imports, Czechia 22.0%, and the Netherlands 14.5%. Together, these three countries accounted for 64.0% of Sweden's total import volume in this category.

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 medical wadding, gauze, and bandages in value terms declined for the second year in a row. In 2018, imports peaked at 140.0 million US dollars. In 2019, they saw the largest decline of 4.7%, and in 2020, imports amounted to 133.0 million US dollars, remaining virtually unchanged from 2019. Over the 2017–2020 period, imports increased by 3.8%, with a CAGR of 1.3%. The largest increase occurred in 2018, at 9.3%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Czechia, the Netherlands, and Germany were the main suppliers of medical wadding, gauze, and bandages to Sweden in value terms. Czechia accounted for 19.8% of imports, the Netherlands for 16.0%, and Germany for 15.0%. Combined, these three countries represented 50.8% of Sweden's total import value in this sector.

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

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