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

Earlier Report Observations

The Swedish market for rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses of PVC saw substantial growth from 2018 to 2021, with market volume expanding from 25 567 tons to 40 449 tons. Domestic production increased sharply over this period, rising from 25 342 tons to 41 503 tons, while imports steadily declined.

After reaching a peak in 2021, the market entered a period of contraction, with volume dropping to 35 705 tons in 2022 and 31 964 tons in 2023. This downturn continued into 2024, when market volume fell to 29 914 tons. A significant surge in exports, which jumped to 6 235 tons in 2024, reduced domestic availability. This shift in trade flows coincided with EU regulations and reductions in import and export prices, which altered market dynamics.

The market's value reflected this volatility, climbing to $115.9 million in 2021 before declining to $81.8 million in 2024. The interplay of production adjustments, international trade policy, and price movements characterized the market's trajectory through the end of the period.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In Sweden, the production value of rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses made from PVC reached 86 180 thousand US dollars in 2020, representing a significant increase of 49.8% compared to 2019. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 57 540 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 16.3%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 33.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 10.1%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Sweden's production volume of rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses made from PVC has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 37 783 tonnes, marking a year-over-year growth of 13.8%. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 62.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 17.6%.

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

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

Exports in kind, t

Sweden's export volume of rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses made from PVC has declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports stood at 2 339 tonnes, showing a decrease of 3.6% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 42.2%, with an average annual decline of 16.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Denmark, Finland, and Norway were consistently the main destinations for Sweden's exports of rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses in volume terms. Denmark accounted for 65.0% of exports, Finland for 13.1%, and Norway for 8.5%, together representing 86.6% 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

Sweden's export value of rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses made from PVC has declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 6 946 thousand US dollars, indicating a modest reduction of 4.8% year-over-year. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 9 039 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 4.1%. In 2019, exports experienced the largest decline of 19.3%. Overall, from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 20%, with an average annual decline of 7.2%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, three key markets—Denmark, Norway, and Finland—collectively accounted for 85.3% of Sweden's total export value of rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses made from PVC.

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 PVC to Sweden

Imports in kind, t

Sweden's import volume of rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses made from PVC has declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 2 289 tonnes, which is 15.5% lower than the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 43.3%, equating to an average annual decline of 17.3%.

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

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, Denmark, Austria, and Finland were the leading suppliers of rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses to Sweden in volume terms. Denmark held a 28.4% share of imports, Austria 20.1%, and Finland 19.5%, with their combined share reaching 68.0% 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

Sweden's import value of rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses made from PVC has declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to [value_last_year] thousand US dollars, showing a measured decline of 5.4% relative to the prior year. From 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 19.4%, with an average annual decline of 6.9%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Austria, Germany, and Denmark formed the key group of partners for Sweden's imports of rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses in value terms. Austria accounted for 27.6% of imports, Germany for 22.2%, and Denmark for 16.7%, jointly representing 66.5% 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