Prepared culture media for development of micro-organisms market in Sweden

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2022, the Swedish market for prepared culture media showed mixed dynamics in volume. Market size reached 882 t in 2021 after 833 t in 2020, then fell to 346 t in 2022. In value terms, the market contracted sharply from $20.6 million in 2020 to $13.4 million in 2021 and further to $0.8 million in 2022, reflecting shifts in trade flows and pricing.

By 2023, market evolution was shaped by product innovation and research trends. Thermo Fisher Scientific launched a tumoroid culture medium to accelerate cancer therapy development, stimulating demand for specialized media in Sweden. Concurrently, growing stem cell and drug development research increased the need for serum-free media, which reduce contamination risk and meet regulatory standards. Sweden also reinforced its export role, supplying 6.0% of cell culture media exports to China. In 2024, the market was valued at $45.5 million, with serum-free media as the largest segment at 38.9%. STEMCELL Technologies introduced a new serum-free medium for hematopoietic stem cell expansion in May 2024, supporting cell therapy advances, while Danaher's merger with a leading media manufacturer strengthened market offerings.

Production prepared culture media for development of micro-organisms in Sweden

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

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

In kind, 2017-2020, kg

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

Exports prepared culture media for development of micro-organisms from Sweden

Exports in kind, t

The market showed significant volatility during this period. From 2018 to 2019, exports swung dramatically with a 4.2-fold difference between the peak and trough. In 2018, Sweden's exports of prepared culture media for development of micro-organisms reached their highest point at 581.9 tons, marking a 12.0% increase. However, in 2019, exports plummeted to their lowest level of 137.8 tons, representing a sharp decline of 76.3%. By 2020, exports recovered slightly to 146.8 tons, showing a modest gain of 6.5% compared to the previous year.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Sweden's exports of prepared culture media for development of micro-organisms were distributed across numerous markets. Norway was the largest buyer, accounting for 15.5% of exports in kind, followed by Spain at 10.7% and China at 6.7%. Together, these three countries represented just 33.0% of total exports, with the remaining 67.0% spread among many other trading partners.

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 prepared culture media for development of micro-organisms declined for the third consecutive year in 2020, falling to 28 723 thousand US dollars. This represented a significant drop of 20.1% compared to 2019. Over the entire 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 23.2%, with an average annual decline of 8.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Sweden's exports of prepared culture media for development of micro-organisms in value terms were widely distributed across global markets. China was the top destination with 10.7% of export value, followed by the United States at 10.3% and Spain at 9.4%. These three markets together accounted for only 30.4% of total export value, indicating a highly diversified export structure.

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

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

Imports prepared culture media for development of micro-organisms to Sweden

Imports in kind, t

Sweden's imports of prepared culture media for development of micro-organisms increased for the third consecutive year in 2020, reaching 911.3 tons. This represented a dramatic surge of 157.5% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 240.2%, equivalent to an average annual growth rate of 50.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France, the Netherlands, and Germany consistently dominated Sweden's imports of prepared culture media for development of micro-organisms in kind. France accounted for 33.6% of imports, followed by the Netherlands at 28.4% and Germany at 15.3%. Together, these three countries represented 77.3% of total import volumes.

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

The import market showed irregular patterns, indicating a volatile trading environment. The lowest value occurred in 2018 at 9 348 thousand US dollars, representing a 7.5% decline. By 2020, imports surged to approximately 24 500 thousand US dollars, marking a substantial increase of 112.7% from 2019. The difference between the 2018 low and 2020 high represented a 2.6-fold increase.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, France, Germany, and the Netherlands were the leading sources for Sweden's imports of prepared culture media for development of micro-organisms in value terms. France accounted for 22.6% of import value, Germany for 20.2%, and the Netherlands for 20.1%. Together, these three countries represented 62.8% of total import value.

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

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