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Plasticised PVC compounds market in Sweden

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Between 2020 and 2023, the Swedish market for plasticised PVC compounds experienced notable fluctuations. Market volume rose to 6 497 t in 2021 before declining to 5 391 t by 2023, while production followed a similar pattern, peaking at 11 763 t in 2021 and dropping to 8 706 t in 2023.

In 2024, both market volume and production rebounded, reaching 5 965 t and 9 794 t respectively. This period saw the implementation of new regulations, including a restriction on lead content in PVC goods and a national ban on single-use plastic cups, which began to shape the regulatory landscape for the industry.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2020-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2020-2024
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2020-2024
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2020-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Sweden
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2020-2024, t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2020-2024, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, t
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sweden in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sweden in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sweden, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sweden in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sweden in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sweden, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sweden in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sweden in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sweden, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sweden in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sweden in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sweden, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production plasticised PVC compounds in Sweden

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, t

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Exports plasticised PVC compounds from Sweden

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Sweden exported 5 955 tonnes of plasticised PVC compounds, marking a 4.3% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 9.7%, which translates to an average annual decline of 3.3%. The most significant drop occurred in 2018, with a 6.1% reduction, while 2019 saw a modest increase of 0.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(6.1%)	0.5%	(4.3%)	(3.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Norway, Finland, and Denmark were the leading destinations for Sweden's plasticised PVC compound exports by volume. Norway accounted for 38.8% of total exports, Finland for 21.1%, and Denmark for 13.1%. Together, these three countries represented 73.1% of Sweden's export flows in this category.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Sweden's cross-border shipments of plasticised PVC compounds declined for the third consecutive year in 2020. The country exported 9 747 thousand US dollars worth of these compounds, which is 8.4% lower than in 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, the value of exports decreased by 19.6%, averaging an annual decline of 7.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(6.9%)	(5.7%)	(8.4%)	(7.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Norway, Finland, and Poland were the primary buyers of plasticised PVC compounds from Sweden in value terms. Norway made up 35.7% of total export value, Finland 22.0%, and Poland 14.4%. Collectively, these three markets accounted for 72.1% of Sweden's total export value in this sector.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports plasticised PVC compounds to Sweden

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year decline, Sweden's imports of plasticised PVC compounds by volume increased in 2020. Imports reached 609 tonnes, showing a 51.4% improvement compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 26.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of -9.9%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 402 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 38.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(21.2%)	(38.7%)	51.4%	(9.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, France, and Germany were the largest suppliers of plasticised PVC compounds to Sweden by volume. The Netherlands contributed 28.9% of total imports, France 23.4%, and Germany 20.8%. Together, these three countries formed 73.1% of Sweden's total import volume in this category.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Following a two-year decline, Sweden's imports of plasticised PVC compounds by value rose in 2020. The country imported 1 779 thousand US dollars worth of these compounds, which is 45.3% more than the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 1 224 thousand US dollars, when imports saw the largest decline of 26.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(7.3%)	(26.5%)	45.3%	(0.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom continued to lead as the main suppliers of plasticised PVC compounds to Sweden in value terms. France accounted for 34.6% of total import value, Germany for 20.5%, and the United Kingdom for 16.7%. Jointly, these three countries represented 71.7% of Sweden's total import value in this sector.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io