Rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses of PE market in Sweden

Earlier Report Observations

The Swedish market for rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses of polyethylene displayed considerable volume volatility from 2018 to 2024. An initial rise to 48 250 tonnes in 2019 was reversed by a sharp drop to 41 950 tonnes in 2020. Volume then recovered steadily, approaching 45 550 tonnes by 2022 and stabilizing near that level through 2023 and 2024.

Market value followed a distinct trajectory, declining in 2019 and 2020 before jumping to 133.5 million $ US in 2021 and peaking at 139 million $ US in 2022. A subsequent downturn brought value down to 98.8 million $ US in 2024, highlighting divergent trends between physical volume and monetary worth.

Production rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses of PE in Sweden

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Sweden's production of rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses made from polyethylene (PE) declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 115.4 million US dollars, marking a 1.1% decrease from 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 6%, which translates to an average annual decline of 2.0%. The highest production value was recorded in 2018 at 125.5 million US dollars. The most significant drop occurred in 2019 with a 7.0% decrease, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 2.2%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2020, Sweden produced 44 398 tonnes of rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses made from polyethylene (PE), representing a 4.5% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production declined by 8.8%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -3.0%. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 4.5%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 with no change (0.0%).

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

Exports rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses of PE from Sweden

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Sweden exported 14 191 tonnes of rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses made from polyethylene (PE), showing a strong increase of 24.4% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 7.5%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.5%. The lowest export volume was in 2019 at 11 412 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 17.7%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Finland, Norway, and Denmark were the leading destinations for Sweden's exports of rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses made from polyethylene (PE) in volume terms. Finland accounted for 52.2% of exports, Norway for 27.5%, and Denmark for 10.3%. Together, these three countries represented 90.0% of total 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, K $ US

In 2020, Sweden exported 44.584 million US dollars worth of rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses made from polyethylene (PE), which is 12.9% higher than in 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 21.8%, equating to an average annual growth rate of 6.8%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 5.4%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 14.2%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, three key markets—Finland, Norway, and Denmark—collectively accounted for 80.5% of the total value of Sweden's exports of rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses made from polyethylene (PE).

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

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

Imports rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses of PE to Sweden

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Sweden imported 11 746 tonnes of rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses made from polyethylene (PE), reflecting a 10.8% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 26.8%, with an average annual decline of 9.9%. The largest drop was in 2018 at 26.0%, while the largest increase was in 2019 at 10.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Denmark, Norway, and Poland were the main sources for Sweden's imports of rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses made from polyethylene (PE) in volume terms. Denmark contributed 27.7% of imports, Norway 26.5%, and Poland 11.7%. Together, these three countries made up 65.9% of total import 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, K $ US

In 2020, Sweden imported approximately 39.158 million US dollars worth of rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses made from polyethylene (PE), showing relative stability compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 15.8%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -5.6%. The lowest import value was in 2018 at 37.093 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 20.2%. The largest increase occurred in 2019 at 5.9%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Denmark, Norway, and Germany were the primary sources for Sweden's imports of rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses made from polyethylene (PE) in value terms. Denmark accounted for 31.3% of imports, Norway for 18.3%, and Germany for 16.3%. Collectively, these three countries represented 65.9% 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