Slates and writing or drawing boards market in Sweden

Earlier Report Observations

The market for slates and writing boards in Sweden began the period at a volume of 22 207 thousand US dollars in 2018, supported by regulatory changes that simplified the use of wood in buildings up to 16 stories, boosting demand for wooden writing and drawing surfaces in construction projects. This was followed by the introduction of a national roadmap for low-carbon construction in 2019, which set future requirements for climate declarations and emission limits affecting building materials. However, the market contracted sharply to 14 035 thousand US dollars in 2020 and further to 12 211 thousand US dollars in 2021, as pandemic-related disruptions to supply and demand reduced need for physical boards amid shifts to remote work and learning.

Market volume stabilized at around 12 579 thousand US dollars in 2022, coinciding with increased use of AI and digital tools in marketing that helped promote products. By 2023, AI-based marketing services and video content continued to shape consumer preferences, though the market fell to 9 411 thousand US dollars. A recovery to 12 415 thousand US dollars occurred in 2024, influenced by new national adaptations of the EU Digital Services Act, stricter producer responsibility for packaging, and proposed new standards for construction contracts (AB 25 and ABPU 25), which impacted the building materials sector. Marketing trends emphasizing authenticity and sustainability, along with the continued influence of state-owned companies, also contributed to the market dynamics during these years.

Production slates and writing or drawing boards in Sweden

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Sweden's production of slates and writing or drawing boards was valued at 19 548 thousand US dollars, showing minimal change compared to 2019. Looking at the period from 2018 to 2020, production decreased by 23%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -8.3%.

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

Exports slates and writing or drawing boards from Sweden

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Sweden exported 1 997 tonnes of slates and writing or drawing boards, a decrease of 14.5% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 61.5%, with a CAGR of -27.2%. The largest decline occurred in 2018, at 58.1%, while the largest increase was in 2019, at 7.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Denmark, Norway, and Finland were the top buyers of slates and writing or drawing boards from Sweden, accounting for 47.4%, 18.4%, and 10.8% of exports in kind, respectively. Together, they represented 76.6% of total exports in kind.

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

After two years of growth, Sweden's exports of slates and writing or drawing boards declined in 2020, with a value of 14 168 thousand US dollars, down 13.3% from the previous year. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 16 336 thousand US dollars. The largest increase occurred in 2018, at 12.8%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Norway, Denmark, and Germany were the main destinations for Sweden's exports of slates and writing or drawing boards in value terms, with shares of 21.6%, 20.4%, and 15.0%, respectively. Combined, they absorbed 57.0% 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 slates and writing or drawing boards to Sweden

Imports in kind, t

Sweden's imports of slates and writing or drawing boards declined for the second consecutive year in 2020, with a volume of 2 145 tonnes, a sharp decrease of 21.4% from the prior year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 23.7%, with a CAGR of -8.6%. The highest volume was in 2018 at 3 029 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 7.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China, Portugal, and Poland were the leading suppliers of slates and writing or drawing boards to Sweden, accounting for 30.4%, 26.9%, and 15.8% of imports in kind, respectively. Together, they made up 73.0% of total imports in kind.

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 imports of slates and writing or drawing boards declined for the second year in a row in 2020, with a value of 8 655 thousand US dollars, a strong drop of 17.6% from a year earlier. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 26.6%, equating to an annualized rate of -9.8%. The maximum value was in 2018 at 12 758 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 17.7%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 8.1%.

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

In the period from 2017 to 2020, China, Portugal, and Poland remained the top suppliers of slates and writing or drawing boards to Sweden in value terms, with shares of 33.1%, 29.5%, and 7.8%, respectively. Collectively, they accounted for 70.4% of total imports in value terms.

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

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