Plastic tableware, kitchenware and household articles market in Sweden

Earlier Report Observations

The market for plastic tableware, kitchenware, and household articles in Sweden experienced notable fluctuations between 2018 and 2023. Market volume in physical terms declined from 17 937 tons in 2018 to 15 360 tons in 2020, before recovering to 17 813 tons in 2021 and contracting again to 15 883 tons in 2023.

In 2024, the market volume rose sharply to 19 458 tons. This expansion was primarily driven by improving macroeconomic conditions which increased household disposable income and spending. Concurrently, a sustained consumer shift towards eco-friendly, hygienic, and sustainable products, amplified by EU regulations phasing out single-use plastics, stimulated demand for reusable alternatives and innovative items like recycled PET drinkware.

Production plastic tableware, kitchenware and household articles in Sweden

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Sweden's production of plastic tableware, kitchenware, and household articles was valued at 30 850 thousand US dollars, showing little change from the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2020, production decreased by 16.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -5.9%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2020, Sweden produced 3 491 tonnes of plastic tableware, kitchenware, and household articles, remaining stable compared to the prior year. From 2018 to 2020, production fell by 15.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of -5.4%.

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

Exports plastic tableware, kitchenware and household articles from Sweden

Exports in kind, t

Sweden's export volume of plastic tableware, kitchenware, and household articles increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 15 148 tonnes, reflecting a slight rise of 1.4% year-over-year. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 14 226 tonnes, which saw the largest decline of 6.4%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the largest increase of 5.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Norway, Denmark, and Finland remained the leading destinations for Sweden's exports in kind, accounting for 37.0%, 20.1%, and 14.3% of the total, respectively. Together, these three countries comprised 71.4% of all export 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 plastic tableware, kitchenware, and household articles increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 119.7 million US dollars, representing a 2.2% improvement compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 15.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 4.8%.

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

Over the period 2017–2020, Norway, Denmark, and Finland were the main buyers of plastic tableware, kitchenware, and household articles from Sweden in value terms, with shares of 33.9%, 13.5%, and 10.7%, respectively. Together, they accounted for 58.1% of total export 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 plastic tableware, kitchenware and household articles to Sweden

Imports in kind, t

Sweden's import volume of plastic tableware, kitchenware, and household articles declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 27 017 tonnes, which was 2.4% lower than the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 6.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of -2.3%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Sweden imported plastic tableware, kitchenware, and household articles from a diverse set of markets. China, Germany, and Poland were the top suppliers, contributing 22.9%, 11.2%, and 10.5% of imports in kind, respectively. However, together they accounted for only 44.6% of total imports, with many smaller destinations making up the remaining 55.4%.

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 plastic tableware, kitchenware, and household articles declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 140.7 million US dollars, marking a small decrease of 0.6% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 3.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -1.1%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 147.9 million US dollars, which saw the largest increase of 1.7%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the largest decline of 4.2%.

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

Throughout 2017–2020, China, Germany, and Denmark were the three largest markets for Sweden's imports in value terms, together accounting for 52.8% of total 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