Non-electrical graphite or carbon articles market in Sweden

Earlier Report Observations

The Swedish market for non-electrical graphite or carbon articles expanded significantly from 2018 to 2024, with its value rising from 27.8 million dollars to 65.2 million dollars. After reaching 36.0 million dollars in 2019, the market saw a slight dip in 2020 before accelerating growth in 2021 and beyond.

Import value surged from 25.8 million dollars to 54.0 million dollars over this period, becoming the largest contributor to market expansion. Domestic production also increased, from 23.6 million dollars to 34.6 million dollars, while exports fluctuated between 14.4 million and 23.6 million dollars.

Production non-electrical graphite or carbon articles in Sweden

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Sweden's production of non-electrical graphite or carbon articles experienced a two-year increase before declining. In 2020, output was valued at 21 400 K $ US, marking a significant 14.5% drop compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 3.4%, which translates to an annualized rate of 1.1%. The peak value occurred in 2019 at 25 022 K $ US, while the largest annual increase was recorded in 2018 at 13.9%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Following a two-year upward trend, Sweden's production of non-electrical graphite or carbon articles in physical terms declined. In 2020, output amounted to 206.6 tonnes, reflecting a sharp decrease of 32.6% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production fell by 2.1%, equivalent to an annualized decline of 0.7%. The highest production level was reached in 2019 at 306.6 tonnes, with the most substantial annual increase occurring in 2018 at 23.1%.

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

Exports non-electrical graphite or carbon articles from Sweden

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Sweden's exports of non-electrical graphite or carbon articles in physical terms reached 213.3 tonnes, showing a modest year-over-year increase of 9.0%. However, over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 13.6%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -4.8%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 195.7 tonnes, while the peak occurred in 2018 at 257.7 tonnes. The most significant annual decline took place in 2019, with a drop of 24.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Sweden's exports of non-electrical graphite or carbon articles in physical terms were relatively evenly distributed among various markets. Norway accounted for 25.0% of exports, China for 8.8%, and Singapore for 7.5%. Together, these three countries represented only 41.2% of total export flows, indicating a diversified export structure.

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-electrical graphite or carbon articles in value terms declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 14 396 K $ US, representing a significant decrease of 20.7% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 25.6%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -9.4%. The highest export value was recorded in 2018 at 21 543 K $ US, which also saw the largest annual increase of 11.4%.

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

The structure of Sweden's exports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 reveals a diversified set of trading partners. Norway accounted for 16.5% of export value, China for 10.5%, and the United States for 9.1%. Combined, these three countries represented only 36.1% of total export flows, while the remaining 63.9% was distributed among numerous smaller markets.

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-electrical graphite or carbon articles to Sweden

Imports in kind, t

Sweden's imports of non-electrical graphite or carbon articles in physical terms declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 336.7 tonnes, indicating a strong year-over-year decrease of 18.2%. Between 2017 and 2020, imports fell by 34.5%, equivalent to an annualized decline of 13.2%.

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

Throughout the 2017-2020 period, Germany, China, and Austria were the main sources for Sweden's imports of non-electrical graphite or carbon articles in physical terms. Germany accounted for 29.1% of imports, China for 14.8%, and Austria for 9.0%. Together, these three countries represented 52.9% 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

After a two-year increase, Sweden's imports of non-electrical graphite or carbon articles in value terms declined. In 2020, import value amounted to 27 535 K $ US, showing a controlled contraction of 5.5% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 14%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.5%. The peak import value was recorded in 2019 at 29 135 K $ US, which also experienced the largest annual increase of 12.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Spain, and the United Kingdom were the leading sources for Sweden's imports of non-electrical graphite or carbon articles in value terms. Germany accounted for 27.6% of import value, Spain for 15.6%, and the United Kingdom for 11.4%. Combined, these three countries represented 54.6% 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