Metal office furniture market in Sweden

Earlier Report Observations

The domestic market for metal office furniture in Sweden expanded sharply from 1 319 thousand units in 2019 to 3 841 thousand units in 2021. This growth was primarily driven by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, which altered work patterns and boosted demand for home office furniture. In 2021, the trend continued as hybrid work arrangements sustained the need for ergonomic and sustainable office solutions.

Throughout the period, sustainability and circular economy principles influenced the market. From 2018, the industry focused on environmental certification and reuse of second-hand furniture. By 2023, new players entered the metal sector, signaling market renewal. Regulatory updates included the 2024 introduction of European standards SS-EN 16121:2024 and SS-EN 15372:2024 for office furniture safety and durability, along with the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), affecting production and supply chains.

Production metal office furniture in Sweden

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Sweden's production of metal office furniture was valued at 28 748 thousand US dollars, marking a 44.5% decrease from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 40.9%, which translates to an annualized decline of 16.1%. The lowest production value was recorded in 2018 at 26 958 thousand US dollars. The largest year-over-year decline occurred in 2018 with a drop of 44.5%, while the biggest increase was seen in 2019 at 9.8%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K unit

In 2020, Sweden produced 179.3 thousand units of metal office furniture, representing a 13.9% decrease compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production declined by 29.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 11.0%.

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

Exports metal office furniture from Sweden

Exports in kind, K unit

In 2020, Sweden exported 3 823 thousand units of metal office furniture, showing a modest increase of 0.9% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 6.6%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.2%. The peak export volume was recorded in 2018 at 4 041 thousand units. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 6.3% drop, while the highest increase was in 2018 at 12.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Finland, Norway, and Denmark were the largest buyers of metal office furniture from Sweden in terms of volume. Finland accounted for 26.7% of exports, Norway for 25.0%, and Denmark for 13.7%. Together, these three countries made up 65.5% of Sweden's total exports in kind.

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 metal office furniture exports declined for the second consecutive year in 2020, with export value reaching 25 161 thousand US dollars, down 11.2% year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 8%, corresponding to a CAGR of 2.7%. The highest export value was recorded in 2018 at 28 752 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase that year at 5.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Norway, Finland, and Denmark were the top destinations for Sweden's metal office furniture exports by value. Norway represented 22.5% of exports, Finland 19.7%, and Denmark 11.0%. Collectively, these three markets accounted for 53.2% 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 metal office furniture to Sweden

Imports in kind, K unit

Sweden's imports of metal office furniture increased for the second consecutive year in 2020, totaling 6 075 thousand units, which was a 24.0% rise from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 23.5%, with a CAGR of 7.3%. The lowest import volume was in 2018 at 4 380 thousand units, with the largest decline that year at 10.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China, Lithuania, and Turkey were the main suppliers of metal office furniture to Sweden in terms of volume. China accounted for 39.6% of imports, Lithuania for 13.4%, and Turkey for 11.3%. Together, these three countries comprised 64.3% of Sweden's total imports in kind.

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 imports of metal office furniture rose for the second year in a row in 2020, reaching 25 404 thousand US dollars, a strong increase of 21.0% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 20.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 6.4%. The lowest import value was in 2018 at 19 066 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline that year at 9.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China, Lithuania, and the Netherlands were the three principal suppliers of metal office furniture to Sweden by value, together accounting for 53.2% of total imports.

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

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