Not reinforced flexible tubes and hoses without fittings market in Sweden

Earlier Report Observations

The market for non-reinforced flexible tubes and hoses in Sweden showed significant variation between 2018 and 2021. After an initial contraction to USD 106.1 million in 2019, market size recovered to USD 139.7 million in 2020 and reached its highest point at USD 179.3 million in 2021.

A sustained decline began in 2022, with the market falling to USD 146.1 million that year and continuing down to USD 99.9 million by 2024. This downturn was shaped by a key structural factor: rigid pipes maintained dominance in Sweden's district heating, cooling, and major industrial energy networks due to their superior mechanical strength and longevity, confining demand for flexible tubes largely to small-scale and renovation applications. While a global rise in flexible plastic packaging sales, supported by greater purchasing power in sectors like food and cosmetics, presented a positive trend, it did not reverse the contraction in the specific segment of industrial and construction tubes and hoses.

Production not reinforced flexible tubes and hoses without fittings in Sweden

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Sweden's production of not reinforced flexible tubes and hoses without fittings rebounded after a two-year decline. In 2020, output reached 170.4 million US dollars, marking a 16.2% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 6.6%, which translates to an average annual decline of 2.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 146.7 million US dollars, with the largest drop of 17.3% occurring that same year.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Sweden's production of not reinforced flexible tubes and hoses without fittings recovered following a two-year decrease. In 2020, the country produced 34 026 tonnes, showing a significant 28.1% rise from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production grew by 4.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.5%. The lowest output was in 2019 at 26 555 tonnes, when the largest decline of 9.8% was observed.

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

Exports not reinforced flexible tubes and hoses without fittings from Sweden

Exports in kind, t

Sweden's export volume of not reinforced flexible tubes and hoses without fittings fell after two years of growth. In 2020, exports totaled 16 706 tonnes, a substantial 16.6% drop year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 2.9%, averaging an annual decline of 1.0%. The peak was in 2019 at 20 042 tonnes, with the highest increase of 8.6% recorded in 2018.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Sweden's exports in kind were diversified, with Germany accounting for 30.6%, Norway for 9.8%, and Spain for 9.5% of the total. Together, these three countries made up 49.9% of exports, indicating no single market dominated the trade flows.

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 not reinforced flexible tubes and hoses without fittings in value terms declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports amounted to 88.5 million US dollars, down 12.9% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 7.6%, with an average annual decrease of 2.6%. The highest value was in 2018 at 106.1 million US dollars, when the largest increase of 10.9% occurred.

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

An analysis of Sweden's exports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 reveals a broad distribution across multiple markets. Germany held 29.1%, Norway 8.6%, and Spain 8.0% of the total, combining for 45.7% of exports. The remaining 54.3% was spread among other trading partners, highlighting the absence of a dominant market.

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 reinforced flexible tubes and hoses without fittings to Sweden

Imports in kind, t

Sweden's imports of not reinforced flexible tubes and hoses without fittings in kind surged in 2020, reaching 12 250 tonnes—a sharp 25.2% increase from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 33.4%, averaging an annual rise of 10.1%. The largest decline was in 2019 at 9.9%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany, Denmark, and the United Kingdom were the main sources for Sweden's imports in kind of not reinforced flexible tubes and hoses without fittings. Germany contributed 35.8%, Denmark 34.8%, and the UK 7.1%, together accounting for 77.7% 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, M $ US

Sweden's imports of not reinforced flexible tubes and hoses without fittings in value terms decreased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports stood at 57.8 million US dollars, a moderate 5.4% drop from the year before. The peak value was in 2018 at 66.6 million US dollars, with the largest decline of 8.4% in 2019 and the highest increase of 17.4% in 2018.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Denmark, Germany, and the United Kingdom remained key partners in Sweden's imports in value terms. Denmark accounted for 33.0%, Germany for 23.5%, and the UK for 10.7%, totaling 67.3% of 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