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Steam or sand blasting machines market in Sweden

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

After consumption of steam or sand blasting machines in Sweden peaked in 2018, the market entered a period of decline. Imports fell from 41.7 million USD in 2018 to 30.1 million USD in 2020, while exports dropped from 21.2 million USD to 13.9 million USD. Global supply chain disruptions during the pandemic contributed to this downward trend, reducing both domestic availability and foreign demand for Swedish machines.

A sharp recovery occurred in 2021, with imports surging to 48.5 million USD and exports jumping to 32.4 million USD, marking the most prominent growth rate in the period. Swedish production expanded from 6.6 million USD in 2020 to 9.7 million USD in 2022. The market size grew to 24.2 million USD in 2021 before stabilizing at 23.8 million USD in 2022, supported by Sweden's role as Scandinavia's largest exporter of these machines.

In 2024, imports increased for the first time since 2021, reaching 39.8 million USD, while exports hit a new peak at 28.0 million USD. Regulatory developments shaped the operating environment: a ban on silica sand as an abrasive to prevent silicosis, and a new rule requiring Swedish-language instructions for machinery starting in 2025. Additionally, GreenIron received an environmental permit for a commercial production facility in Sandviken, with construction starting in 2024.

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
1. 4.1. In value
  1. 4.1.1. Production, 2020-2022
  2. 4.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
  3. 4.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
  4. 4.1.4. Market size, 2020-2022
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Sweden
  1. 5.1.1. In value, 2020-2022, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K unit
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sweden in kind, 2018-2024, K unit
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, K unit
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sweden in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/unit
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sweden, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K unit
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sweden in kind, 2018-2024, K unit
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, K unit
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sweden in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/unit
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sweden, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K unit
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sweden in kind, 2018-2024, K unit
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, K unit
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sweden in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/unit
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sweden, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K unit
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sweden in kind, 2018-2024, K unit
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, K unit
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sweden in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/unit
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sweden, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K unit
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K unit
  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 steam or sand blasting machines 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

Exports steam or sand blasting machines from Sweden

Exports in kind, K unit

The data shows irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. Exports reached their lowest point in 2017, then peaked in 2018 with a 20-fold increase between these years. In 2020, shipments of steam or sand blasting machines from Sweden totaled 103.9 thousand units, marking a significant reduction of 22.3% compared to the previous year. The highest volume was recorded in 2018 at 162.0 thousand units, representing a dramatic surge of 1 902.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1 902.1%	(17.5%)	(22.3%)	134.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, exports of steam or sand blasting machines from Sweden were distributed across a wide range of partner countries. Norway accounted for 25.0% of exports in kind, the United States for 14.2%, and Germany for 9.2%. Together, these three countries made up 48.3% of total export flows.

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 steam or sand blasting machines declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 13 914 thousand US dollars, down by 12.4% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 36.8%, which translates to an annualized decline rate of 14.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(3.9%)	(25.0%)	(12.4%)	(14.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout the period from 2017 to 2020, Norway, the United States, and Finland were the core markets for Sweden's exports in value terms. Norway represented 30.3% of export value, the United States 18.8%, and Finland 9.6%. Combined, these three countries accounted for 58.7% of total export flows.

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 steam or sand blasting machines to Sweden

Imports in kind, K unit

Imports of steam or sand blasting machines into Sweden declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Sweden imported a total of 203.4 thousand units, which was 23.6% lower than in 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 37%, equating to an annualized decline rate of 14.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(11.2%)	(7.1%)	(23.6%)	(14.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, China, and Denmark were the largest suppliers of steam or sand blasting machines to Sweden in terms of volume. Germany accounted for 45.8% of imports in kind, China for 27.0%, and Denmark for 8.7%. Together, these three countries formed 81.5% of total import flows.

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

Cross-border shipments of steam or sand blasting machines into Sweden declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 30 079 thousand US dollars, representing a strong contraction of 19.5% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 22.6%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -8.2%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 41 682 thousand US dollars, following an increase of 7.3% that year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.3%	(10.4%)	(19.5%)	(8.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Germany, China, and Denmark formed the core of Sweden's imports in value terms. Germany accounted for 52.9% of import value, China for 14.4%, and Denmark for 11.5%. Together, these three countries took 78.9% of total import flows.

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