Snow ploughs and blowers market in Sweden

Earlier Report Observations

The Swedish market for snow ploughs and blowers displayed notable volatility between 2018 and 2024. Following a substantial increase to 34 966 units in 2019, market volume contracted sharply to 20 195 units in 2020, before beginning a recovery in the subsequent years.

The market rebounded to 26 888 units in 2021 and saw relative stability in 2022. A moderate decline occurred in 2023, bringing the volume to 25 593 units.

A significant expansion to 34 550 units marked the market in 2024. This growth was supported by an early start to the snow season, which typically boosts immediate demand for winter equipment. Furthermore, evolving consumer preferences toward battery-powered, environmentally friendly snow blowers with enhanced features stimulated replacement and new purchases.

Production snow ploughs and blowers in Sweden

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Sweden's production of snow ploughs and blowers declined after two years of growth. In 2020, output was valued at 6 840 thousand US dollars, marking a significant year-on-year decline of 31.6%. Between 2017 and 2020, production decreased by 18%, which translates to an annualized rate of 6.4%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 10 002 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase of 12.0% also occurring that year.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, unit

Sweden's production of snow ploughs and blowers fell after two years of increases. In 2020, 895 units were produced, reflecting a drop of 43.7% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 24%, with a compound annual growth rate of -8.8%. The highest production level was in 2019 at 1 590 units, which also saw the largest increase of 22.8%.

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

Exports snow ploughs and blowers from Sweden

Exports in kind, unit

Sweden's exports of snow ploughs and blowers declined after two years of growth. In 2020, exports stood at 11 482 units, equivalent to a decline of 45.3% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 7.3%, representing an annualized rate of 2.5%. The maximum export volume was recorded in 2019 at 21 010 units, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 31.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sweden in kind, 2017-2020, unit

From 2017 to 2020, Norway, Germany, and Finland were the main destinations for Sweden's exports of snow ploughs and blowers in terms of volume. Norway accounted for 51.6% of exports, Germany for 17.6%, and Finland for 15.7%, with these three countries together representing 84.9% 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 exports of snow ploughs and blowers in value terms declined after two years of improvement. In 2020, exports amounted to 10 105 thousand US dollars, corresponding to a dramatic decline of 33.5% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 23.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.2%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 15 191 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 49.4%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Norway, Finland, and Germany stood out as the main markets for Sweden's exports of snow ploughs and blowers in value terms. Norway accounted for 61.5% of exports, Finland for 15.3%, and Germany for 8.5%, with these three countries together representing 85.2% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports snow ploughs and blowers to Sweden

Imports in kind, unit

Sweden's imports of snow ploughs and blowers in volume terms declined after two years of growth. In 2020, imports were recorded at 30 782 units, marking a sharp decline of 43.4% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 8%, equating to an annualized rate of 2.6%. The maximum import volume was in 2019 at 54 386 units, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 45.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sweden in kind, 2017-2020, unit

From 2017 to 2020, China, the United States, and Denmark formed the main cluster of markets for Sweden's imports of snow ploughs and blowers in terms of volume. China accounted for 47.8% of imports, the United States for 18.8%, and Denmark for 9.1%, with these three countries together representing 75.7% 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 imports of snow ploughs and blowers in value terms declined after two years of increase. In 2020, imports amounted to 19 439 thousand US dollars, down by 30.4% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 17%, equating to an annualized rate of 5.4%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 27 930 thousand US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 36.8%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the United States, China, and Norway formed the core group of markets for Sweden's imports of snow ploughs and blowers in value terms. The United States accounted for 26.3% of imports, China for 21.4%, and Norway for 11.2%, with these three countries together representing 58.9% 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