Non-cellular rubber floor coverings and mats market in Sweden

Earlier Report Observations

The Swedish market for non-cellular rubber floor coverings and mats saw a decline in physical volume from 8 955 tons in 2020 to 7 792 tons in 2023, before recovering to 8 727 tons in 2024. In value terms, the market demonstrated resilience, growing from USD 29.4 million in 2020 to USD 33.8 million in 2024, indicating a trend toward higher-value products.

A shift in consumer preferences away from textile flooring, with sales dropping 13% in 2023, influenced demand patterns within the broader flooring segment. The market rebound in 2024 was driven by increased investment in durable flooring for hotels and public spaces, alongside the introduction of new European standards emphasizing sustainability and quality, which boosted demand for hard-wearing rubber floor coverings.

Production non-cellular rubber floor coverings and mats in Sweden

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

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

Exports non-cellular rubber floor coverings and mats from Sweden

Exports in kind, t

Sweden's exports of non-cellular rubber floor coverings and mats declined for the second year in a row. In 2019, exports reached 1 003 tonnes, but fell to 879 tonnes in 2020, marking a significant 12.3% decrease. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports dropped by 6.9%, with an average annual decline of 2.3%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 1 156 tonnes, which represented a 22.4% increase from the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, when exports fell by 13.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Norway, Finland, and Denmark were the main destinations for Sweden's non-cellular rubber floor coverings and mats exports by volume. Norway accounted for 33.6% of exports, Finland for 16.5%, and Denmark for 13.1%. Together, these three countries made up 63.2% 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, K $ US

Sweden's exports of non-cellular rubber floor coverings and mats in monetary terms also declined for the second consecutive year. In 2019, exports were valued at 7 153 thousand US dollars, dropping to 7 003 thousand US dollars in 2020, a decrease of 2.1%. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 26%, equivalent to an average annual decline of 9.5%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 9 480 thousand US dollars, which was a slight 0.2% increase from 2017. The sharpest decline happened in 2019, with a 24.5% drop.

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

In value terms from 2017 to 2020, Norway, Finland, and Denmark remained the top buyers of non-cellular rubber floor coverings and mats from Sweden. Norway contributed 33.6% of export value, Finland 18.0%, and Denmark 13.0%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 64.6% 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 non-cellular rubber floor coverings and mats to Sweden

Imports in kind, t

After two years of decline, Sweden's imports of non-cellular rubber floor coverings and mats by volume increased in 2020. In 2019, imports were 5 566 tonnes, rising to 5 648 tonnes in 2020, a modest 1.5% increase. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 25.9%, with an average annual decline of 9.5%. The lowest import volume was in 2019 at 5 566 tonnes. The largest decrease occurred in 2018, when imports fell by 17.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, China, and Malaysia were the leading suppliers of non-cellular rubber floor coverings and mats to Sweden by volume. Germany accounted for 35.5% of imports, China for 8.6%, and Malaysia for 7.1%. Together, these three countries represented 51.1% of Sweden's total imports 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, K $ US

Following a two-year contraction, Sweden's imports of non-cellular rubber floor coverings and mats in monetary terms showed a slight increase in 2020. In 2019, imports were valued at 21 942 thousand US dollars, edging up to 21 983 thousand US dollars in 2020, remaining nearly unchanged. Between 2017 and 2020, imports fell by 33.7%, equivalent to an average annual decline of 12.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 21 942 thousand US dollars. The most significant drop occurred in 2019, with a 19.3% decrease.

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

In value terms from 2017 to 2020, Germany, Finland, and Belgium were the primary sources for Sweden's imports of non-cellular rubber floor coverings and mats. Germany accounted for 45.2% of import value, Finland for 7.2%, and Belgium for 7.1%. Combined, these three countries made up 59.5% of Sweden's total import value in this area.

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

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