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Solvent-based acrylic or vinyl paints and varnishes market in Sweden

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2020 to 2022, the market volume for solvent-based acrylic or vinyl paints and varnishes in Sweden more than doubled, rising from 4 083 t to 8 817 t. This surge was driven by shifts in consumer behavior, as people spent more time at home during the pandemic, leading to increased interest in refreshing interiors through painting. Color trends favoring light pastels and natural, harmonious shades further stimulated demand for these products to create cozy and balanced home environments.

After peaking in 2022, the market volume declined to 6 163 t in 2023 and then to 5 365 t in 2024. During this period, consumer preferences continued to emphasize sustainability and personal expression, with a focus on nostalgic color palettes and renewing existing furniture through paint. However, these trends did not prevent the overall contraction in market consumption.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2020-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2020-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Sweden
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2020-2024, t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2020-2024, M $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, t
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, M $ US
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sweden in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sweden in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sweden, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sweden in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sweden in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sweden, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sweden in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sweden in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sweden, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sweden in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sweden in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sweden, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production solvent-based acrylic or vinyl paints and varnishes in Sweden

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, t

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Exports solvent-based acrylic or vinyl paints and varnishes from Sweden

Exports in kind, t

Sweden's exports of foreign solvent-based acrylic or vinyl paints and varnishes declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 15 779 tons, representing a modest 2.4% decrease from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 6.1%, which translates to an average annual decline of 2.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.9%)	(0.9%)	(2.4%)	(2.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Poland, the Netherlands, and Denmark were the largest buyers of solvent-based acrylic or vinyl paints and varnishes from Sweden, accounting for 23.7%, 19.4%, and 6.3% of exports in kind, respectively. However, their combined share was limited to 49.5% of total exports in kind, reflecting a diversified country structure.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Sweden's exports of solvent-based acrylic or vinyl paints and varnishes declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 82 978 thousand US dollars, marking a 10.7% decrease compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 11%, with a compound annual growth rate of -3.8%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 95 954 thousand US dollars, which saw the largest increase of 2.9% that year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.9%	(3.2%)	(10.7%)	(3.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Poland, the Netherlands, and Denmark were among the largest buyers of solvent-based acrylic or vinyl paints and varnishes from Sweden in value terms, with shares of 24.0%, 12.9%, and 7.4%, respectively. Together, they represented just 44.4% of total exports in value terms, indicating a broadly diversified partner base.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports solvent-based acrylic or vinyl paints and varnishes to Sweden

Imports in kind, t

Sweden's imports of solvent-based acrylic or vinyl paints and varnishes declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 4 696 tons, showing a 5.2% drop compared to 2019. The highest volume was recorded in 2018 at 5 050 tons, which also saw the largest increase of 6.1% that year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.1%	(1.9%)	(5.2%)	(0.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, France, and the United Kingdom were the principal suppliers of solvent-based acrylic or vinyl paints and varnishes to Sweden, accounting for 20.5%, 16.2%, and 16.1% of imports in kind, respectively. Together, they made up 52.8% of total imports in kind.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Sweden's imports of solvent-based acrylic or vinyl paints and varnishes declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 24 900 thousand US dollars, which is 7.2% lower year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 15.5%, equating to an average annual decline of 5.5%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 30 096 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 10.9% drop, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 2.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.1%	(10.9%)	(7.2%)	(5.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, Germany, Belgium, and the United Kingdom were the main suppliers of solvent-based acrylic or vinyl paints and varnishes to Sweden in value terms, with shares of 26.2%, 21.1%, and 16.9%, respectively. Together, they comprised 64.2% of total imports in value terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io