Not calcined or sintered dolomite market in Sweden

Earlier Report Observations

The establishment of SMA Mineral as a leading dolomite supplier in 2018, with its focus on refined products and reliable deliveries, marked a shift in the market structure. Sweden's dolomite is geologically unique—crystalline and ancient, with no sedimentary deposits—which shapes domestic production and import needs. This period saw imports climb to 102.6 thousand tonnes in 2020, helping lift total market volume to 327.4 thousand tonnes.

Market volume then entered a downtrend, falling to 264.7 thousand tonnes by 2023. Production declined from 270.5 thousand tonnes in 2021 to 229.4 thousand tonnes in 2023, while imports dropped sharply to 62.0 thousand tonnes in 2023. In value terms, the market peaked at 17.6 million US dollars in 2022 before easing to 16.8 million US dollars in 2023.

Imports rebounded strongly in 2024, reaching 113.9 thousand tonnes. This recovery aligns with increased infrastructure and construction investments noted in market factors, which boosted demand for building materials like dolomite. Concurrently, environmental regulations and the industry's transition toward fossil-free production continued to reshape the market.

Production not calcined or sintered dolomite in Sweden

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

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

Exports not calcined or sintered dolomite from Sweden

Exports in kind, K t

Sweden's exports of not calcined or sintered dolomite have grown for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country exported 36.2 K t, marking a 15.2% increase from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, exports rose by 17.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 5.7%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 28.7 K t, which also saw the largest decline of 6.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Denmark, Norway, and Finland were the top buyers of not calcined or sintered dolomite from Sweden. Denmark accounted for 42.5% of exports in kind, Norway for 28.5%, and Finland for 21.1%. Together, these three countries made up 92.1% of Sweden's total exports in kind during this period.

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 export value for not calcined or sintered dolomite has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 3 550 K $ US, up by 22.9% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 span, export value grew by 22.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.1%. The lowest value was in 2018 at 2 812 K $ US, which also experienced the largest decline of 2.8%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Norway, Denmark, and Finland emerged as the key markets for Sweden's not calcined or sintered dolomite exports in value terms. Norway led with 41.0% of export value, followed by Denmark at 28.7%, and Finland at 19.4%. Collectively, these three countries represented 89.1% of Sweden's total export flows in value.

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

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

Imports not calcined or sintered dolomite to Sweden

Imports in kind, K t

Sweden's imports of not calcined or sintered dolomite reached 102.6 K t in 2020, a 34.8% rise from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, import volume increased by 36.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 10.9%. The largest drop occurred in 2019, with a decline of 13.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Norway was the dominant supplier of not calcined or sintered dolomite to Sweden, accounting for 89.6% of total imports in kind. Other countries shared the remaining import volume.

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 import value for not calcined or sintered dolomite has risen for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports amounted to 5 750 K $ US, showing a significant increase of 13.7% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, import value grew by 27.8%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 8.5%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Norway was the primary supplier of not calcined or sintered dolomite to Sweden in value terms, capturing 77.9% of total imports. Other trading partners held relatively smaller shares.

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

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