Reinforced flexible tubes and hoses market in Sweden

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for reinforced flexible tubes and hoses in Sweden showed significant volatility between 2018 and 2024. After a sharp increase to 7 161 tons in 2019, the market contracted the following year before recovering to a peak of 8 240 tons in 2022. A pronounced downturn then followed, bringing the market size down to 5 257 tons by 2024.

These swings were driven by varying contributions from domestic production and international trade. Domestic output reached its highest point in 2021 at 1 667 tons but fell substantially in subsequent years. Imports generally trended upward, exceeding 10 000 tons in 2022, while exports also rose, notably reaching 4 951 tons in 2024. In the latter year, a sharp decline in import prices across the European Union contributed to higher import volumes, but this was counterbalanced by strong export growth, resulting in a net decrease in the domestic market volume.

Production reinforced flexible tubes and hoses in Sweden

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the period. The lowest value was recorded in 2017, while the highest occurred in 2019, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 3.1 times. In 2020, output of reinforced flexible tubes and hoses in Sweden was valued at 9 552 K $ US, representing a controlled decline of 9.5% from 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 10 553 K $ US. The largest increase occurred in 2018, reaching 177.8%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Volumes reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a top-to-bottom ratio of 3.9 times. In 2020, Sweden produced 1 126 t of reinforced flexible tubes and hoses, down by 20.0% from the previous year. The maximum volume was recorded in 2019 at 1 408 t. The largest increase occurred in 2018, reaching 222.3%.

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

Exports reinforced flexible tubes and hoses from Sweden

Exports in kind, t

After a two-year decrease, Sweden's export volume of reinforced flexible tubes and hoses increased. In 2020, exports stood at 3 873 t, showing negligible variation compared to 2019. Over the period 2017-2020, exports decreased by 20.3%, with a CAGR of 7.3%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 3 870 t. The largest decline occurred in 2019, reaching 17.5%.

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

Throughout 2017–2020, Norway (35.3% of exports in kind), Finland (23.3% of exports in kind), and Denmark (11.9% of exports in kind) were the key partners for exports in kind, together accounting for 70.5% 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

Sweden's exports of reinforced flexible tubes and hoses increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports stood at 44.1 M $ US, equivalent to an improvement of 0.9% compared to 2019. Over the period 2017-2020, exports increased by 9.6%, with a CAGR of 3.1%.

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

In 2017–2020, Finland (23.7% of exports in value terms), Norway (20.1% of exports in value terms), and Denmark (13.9% of exports in value terms) were the principal buyers of reinforced flexible tubes and hoses from Sweden, jointly accounting for 57.7% of total exports in value terms.

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

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

Imports reinforced flexible tubes and hoses to Sweden

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year rise, Sweden's imports of reinforced flexible tubes and hoses declined. In 2020, imports reached 8 290 t, reflecting a drop of 13.8% versus the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 6.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 2.2%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 9 622 t. The largest increase occurred in 2019, reaching 18.2%.

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

Throughout 2017–2020, Italy (38.7% of imports in kind), Germany (20.5% of imports in kind), and Norway (10.3% of imports in kind) formed the key group of partners for imports in kind of reinforced flexible tubes and hoses to Sweden, jointly representing 69.5% 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

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. A 2.5-fold variation was observed between the minimum in 2017 and the maximum in 2019. In 2020, Sweden imported 79.0 M $ US of reinforced flexible tubes and hoses, constituting an abrupt drop of 36.5% compared with 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 124.3 M $ US. The largest increase occurred in 2019, reaching 85.0%.

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

Over 2017–2020, Italy (24.0% of imports in value terms), Germany (22.7% of imports in value terms), and Denmark (12.8% of imports in value terms) consistently occupied leading positions in the country structure of imports in value terms, jointly accounting for 59.5% 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