Plastic fittings for tubes and pipes market in Sweden, 2026

Earlier Report Observations

The Swedish market for plastic tube, pipe and hose fittings saw considerable volatility from 2018 to 2023. Starting at 131 million USD, market size declined to 120.5 million USD in 2019 and dropped sharply to 96.8 million USD in 2020. A rebound occurred over the next two years, reaching 123 million USD in 2022, before falling back to 104.4 million USD in 2023.

In 2024, the market stabilized at 104.8 million USD. During this year, regulatory measures including the EU Bisphenol A regulation and Sweden's single-use plastics ordinance came into effect, shaping material and certification standards for plastic fittings. Market dynamics were also influenced by the entry of new technologies such as automated pipe welding robotics from Novarc Technologies and innovative product launches by state-owned Inpipe Sweden, alongside growing consumer focus on sustainable materials.

Production plastic fittings for tubes and pipes in Sweden

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Sweden's production of plastic fittings for tubes and pipes declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 52 667 thousand US dollars, marking a steep drop of 32.9% compared to 2019. Production decreased by 28.9% between 2017 and 2020, equating to an annualized rate of 10.8%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 87 585 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 18.2%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Sweden's production of plastic fittings for tubes and pipes declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, 5 635 tonnes were produced, indicating a dramatic decline of 35.5% year-over-year. Production decreased by 30% between 2017 and 2020, equating to an annualized rate of 11.2%. The maximum volume was recorded in 2018 at 8 949 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 11.1%.

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

Exports plastic fittings for tubes and pipes from Sweden

Exports in kind, t

After a two-year increase, plastic fittings for tubes and pipes exports from Sweden declined. In 2020, Sweden exported 7 380 tonnes, marking a decrease of 8.4% compared to 2019. The maximum volume was recorded in 2019 at 8 055 tonnes, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 8.0%.

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

Throughout 2017–2020, Norway, Denmark, and Finland formed the core group of markets for Sweden's exports in kind. Norway accounted for 37.0% of exports, Denmark for 22.2%, and Finland for 12.9%, together representing 72.1% of total 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

After a two-year increase, plastic fittings for tubes and pipes shipments from Sweden declined. In 2020, exports came to 90.3 million US dollars, marking a slight drop of 1.2% compared to 2019. Over the period 2017-2020, exports increased by 18.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.9%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 91.4 million US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 16.9%.

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

In 2017–2020, Finland, Norway, and Denmark were the main destinations for Sweden's plastic fittings for tubes and pipes exports in value terms. Finland accounted for 22.0% of exports, Norway for 19.9%, and Denmark for 16.9%, together comprising 58.8% of total exports.

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 fittings for tubes and pipes to Sweden

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year advance, imports of plastic fittings for tubes and pipes into Sweden declined. In 2020, Sweden imported 23 978 tonnes, representing a 1.8% fall from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 4.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 1.4%. The maximum volume was recorded in 2019 at 24 429 tonnes, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 4.3%.

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

In 2017–2020, Poland, Germany, and Denmark accounted for the largest share of Sweden's imports in kind. Poland represented 48.9% of imports, Germany 12.3%, and Denmark 11.2%, together comprising 72.5% 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, M $ US

Plastic fittings for tubes and pipes imports into Sweden increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import volume stood at 134.5 million US dollars, corresponding to an advance of 0.8% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 7.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 2.6%.

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

In 2017–2020, Germany, Poland, and Denmark led the structure of Sweden's imports in value terms. Germany accounted for 25.6% of imports, Poland for 18.3%, and Denmark for 13.1%, together representing 57.0% of total flows.

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

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