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Precious metal ores and concentrates market in Sweden

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Sweden's imports of precious metal ores and concentrates rose steadily from 5 016 t in 2018 to 8 953 t in 2024, with a particularly sharp increase of over 2 000 t between 2020 and 2021. Exports remained stable throughout the period, fluctuating between 330 t and 403 t annually. This sustained import growth formed the primary supply source for the domestic market.

The available market volume, calculated as domestic production plus net imports, expanded significantly from 10 954 t in 2020 to 14 364 t in 2021, before a modest correction to 13 685 t in 2022. Swedish production followed a similar trajectory, increasing by over 1 000 t in 2021 to 7 057 t, then declining to 6 352 t the following year.

In value terms, the market reached 202.3 million US dollars in 2021, a peak for the observed period, despite a more moderate growth rate compared to physical volume, suggesting shifts in price levels or product mix. The market value subsequently contracted to 192.0 million US dollars in 2022.

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
1. 4.1. In kind
  1. 4.1.1. Production, 2020-2022
  2. 4.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
  3. 4.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
  4. 4.1.4. Market size, 2020-2022
2. 4.2. In value
  1. 4.2.1. Production, 2020-2022
  2. 4.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
  3. 4.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
  4. 4.2.4. Market size, 2020-2022
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Sweden
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2020-2022, t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2020-2022, M $ 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, M $ 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/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sweden, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sweden, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sweden, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sweden, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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 precious metal ores and concentrates in Sweden

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Annual dynamics of production in Sweden in value, 2017-2020, M $ 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 precious metal ores and concentrates from Sweden

Exports in kind, t

Sweden's exports of precious metal ores and concentrates have grown for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports reached 398 tons, showing a 2.6% increase compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, exports rose by 15.7%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 5.0%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 330 tons. That year also saw the largest decline of 4.1%, while the biggest increase occurred in 2019 with a jump of 17.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(4.1%)	17.6%	2.6%	5.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Germany was the dominant destination for Sweden's exports in kind, accounting for 99.9% of the total trade flows.

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 exports of precious metal ores and concentrates in value terms have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 65 056 thousand US dollars, marking a significant year-on-year improvement of 10.3%. However, over the broader period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 7.1%, equivalent to an annualized decline of 2.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 57 903 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest drop of 17.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(17.4%)	1.8%	10.3%	(2.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the geographical distribution of exports in value terms showed a strong reliance on Germany, which absorbed 99.9% of the total flows.

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 precious metal ores and concentrates to Sweden

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Sweden's imports of precious metal ores and concentrates totaled 5 344 tons, reflecting a 4.0% reduction compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 10.2%, corresponding to an annualized rate of decline of 3.5%. The lowest import volume was in 2018 at 5 016 tons, which also saw the largest decline of 15.7%. In contrast, the largest increase occurred in 2019 with an 11.0% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(15.7%)	11.0%	(4.0%)	(3.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, imports in kind of precious metal ores and concentrates to Sweden were almost entirely concentrated in Finland, which held a share of 99.7%.

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

Sweden's imports of precious metal ores and concentrates in value terms have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 40 389 thousand US dollars, up by 10.2% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 53.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 15.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.2%	32.1%	10.2%	15.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the market structure for imports in value terms was highly concentrated, with Finland alone responsible for 99.9% of total imports.

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