Plastic doors, windows and frames market in Sweden

Earlier Report Observations

The market for plastic doors, windows and frames in Sweden expanded from 26 960 thousand US dollars in 2018 to 35 966 thousand in 2021. This growth was driven by rising consumer preference for energy-efficient PVC windows, which offered maintenance-free benefits, and by the 2019 Swedish Work Environment Authority rules that mandated accessible door designs in work premises, stimulating replacement and upgrade demand.

Following the 2021 peak, the market volume contracted sharply, falling to 16 644 thousand US dollars by 2024. The decline in 2024 coincided with a broader EU-wide demand reduction for plastic doors and windows, while the announcement of the revised EU Construction Products Regulation set stricter future compliance requirements, influencing market dynamics.

Production plastic doors, windows and frames in Sweden

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Sweden's production of plastic doors, windows, and frames in monetary terms rebounded after a two-year decline. In 2020, output reached 10 366 thousand US dollars, marking a significant 17.6% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 5.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 8 812 thousand US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 at 6.7%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, unit

Sweden's production of plastic doors, windows, and frames in physical terms increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, 87 400 units were produced, showing a sharp year-on-year gain of 90.4%. Between 2017 and 2020, production surged by 168.1%, translating to an annualized growth rate of 38.9%.

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

Exports plastic doors, windows and frames from Sweden

Exports in kind, K unit

Sweden's exports of plastic doors, windows, and frames in physical terms rose for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports stood at 183.7 thousand units, which is 14.0% higher than the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 293.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 57.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Poland and Norway were the dominant destinations for Sweden's exports of plastic doors, windows, and frames in physical terms, jointly accounting for 83.6% of total flows. The remaining volume was distributed among smaller markets.

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 plastic doors, windows, and frames in monetary terms declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, export volume reached 1 810 thousand US dollars, representing a strong 22.3% drop from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 37.7%, with an average annual decline of 14.6%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Norway, Denmark, and Poland played leading roles in Sweden's exports of plastic doors, windows, and frames in value terms. Norway accounted for 30.6% of exports, Denmark for 23.0%, and Poland for 19.5%, jointly taking 73.1% of total flows.

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

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

Imports plastic doors, windows and frames to Sweden

Imports in kind, K unit

The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment for Sweden's imports of plastic doors, windows, and frames in physical terms. Imports fell to their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2018, with a two-fold difference between these years. In 2020, import volume amounted to 391.9 thousand units, down by 13.4% from the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 569.6 thousand units, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 at 20.5%, and the largest increase was in 2018 at 96.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France, Germany, and Poland remained the main sources for Sweden's imports of plastic doors, windows, and frames in physical terms. France accounted for 31.3% of imports, Germany for 26.3%, and Poland for 17.3%, jointly taking 74.9% of total 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

Sweden's imports of plastic doors, windows, and frames in monetary terms increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports registered 25 407 thousand US dollars, amounting to an 18.0% rise compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 17.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 5.4%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 20 681 thousand US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 at 4.6%.

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

In 2017-2020, Poland, Germany, and Denmark together accounted for 74.8% of Sweden's total imports of plastic doors, windows, and frames in value terms. Poland led with 51.4%, followed by Germany at 13.1%, and Denmark at 10.3%, remaining the main destinations.

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

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