Paint brushes, pads and rollers market in Sweden

Earlier Report Observations

The Swedish market for paint brushes, pads and rollers, measured in physical units, expanded from 24.7 million pieces in 2020 to 27.9 million in 2021, before contracting to 20.9 million in 2023. In value terms, the market followed a similar pattern, rising from $25.2 million to $28.7 million and then declining to $23.9 million.

A long-term industry shift towards water-based paints, noted already in 2018 when 88% of exterior wood paint was water-borne, has altered the materials and tools required for painting. This transition, driven by efforts to reduce volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions, likely affected demand for compatible application tools over the period.

By 2024, the market was further shaped by stringent sustainability criteria for paint products, including bans on certain substances like PFAS, and by changing consumer color preferences towards earthy, natural shades. These factors, along with the full implementation of the EU VOC directive into Swedish law, set new requirements for product development and market access.

Production paint brushes, pads and rollers 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 unit

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

Exports paint brushes, pads and rollers from Sweden

Exports in kind, K unit

Sweden's exports of paint brushes, pads and rollers grew for the second year in a row. In 2019, exports reached 25 300 thousand units, then increased significantly by 21.9% to 30 845 thousand units in 2020. Over the entire 2017-2020 period, exports rose by 20.4%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 6.4%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 24 230 thousand units, marking the largest decline of 5.4% during this timeframe.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Norway, Belgium, and Denmark were the primary markets for Sweden's paint brushes, pads and rollers exports in volume terms. Norway accounted for 39.8% of exports, Belgium for 18.1%, and Denmark for 10.9%. Together, these three countries represented 68.9% of Sweden's total export flows 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 paint brushes, pads and rollers in value terms rebounded after two years of decline. In 2019, exports were at 32 991 thousand US dollars, then saw a robust increase of 21.4% to 40 043 thousand US dollars in 2020. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value grew by 19.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 at 0.9%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Norway, Denmark, and Finland were the top three markets for Sweden's paint brushes, pads and rollers exports in value terms. Collectively, they accounted for 79.3% of Sweden's total export value in this product category.

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

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

Imports paint brushes, pads and rollers to Sweden

Imports in kind, K unit

Sweden's imports of paint brushes, pads and rollers in volume terms increased for the second consecutive year. In 2019, imports were at 19 600 thousand units, then surged by 26.5% to 24 806 thousand units in 2020. From 2017 to 2020, import volume rose by 18.1%, equivalent to an average annual growth rate of 5.7%. The lowest import volume was in 2018 at 19 590 thousand units, which also saw the largest decline of 6.7% during this period.

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

During the 2017-2020 period, China was the dominant supplier of paint brushes, pads and rollers to Sweden in volume terms, making up 80.1% of total imports. The remaining 19.9% was distributed among other countries.

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 paint brushes, pads and rollers in value terms recovered after a two-year decrease. In 2019, imports stood at 15 093 thousand US dollars, then jumped by 36.0% to 20 522 thousand US dollars in 2020. Over the 2017-2020 span, import value increased by 21.6%, corresponding to an average annual growth rate of 6.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019, which also experienced the largest decline of 7.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China held the leading position in Sweden's paint brushes, pads and rollers imports in value terms, accounting for 77.0% of total import flows. The remaining 23.0% was shared among various smaller suppliers.

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

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