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Stone granules and powder market in Sweden

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Swedish market for stone granules and powder saw its volume reach 5 150 thousand tons in 2020, a period marked by the COVID-19 pandemic which disrupted trade relations and supply chains, contributing to a drop in imports. Market volume then grew to 5 631 thousand tons in 2021, supported by the ongoing adaptation to pandemic conditions and a shift towards digitalization in industrial and consumer behavior.

In 2022, the environmental sector in Sweden grew by 3.6%, driven notably by construction activity, indicating rising demand for building materials like stone aggregates. This sectoral expansion provided underlying support for the market, even as global container shortages and higher freight costs introduced logistical challenges and price pressures.

Market volume dipped to 5 318 thousand tons in 2023 amid a broader transformation in marketing and sales towards digital platforms, video content, and social commerce. It rebounded strongly to 5 658 thousand tons in 2024, fueled by increased emphasis on sustainability in construction and industry, alongside the integration of AI and content marketing strategies reshaping market dynamics.

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, 2020-2021, 2023-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2020-2021, 2023-2024
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2020-2021, 2023-2024
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2020-2021, 2023-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Sweden
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2020-2021, 2023-2024, K t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2020-2021, 2023-2024, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K t
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sweden in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, K 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, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sweden in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, K 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, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sweden in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, K 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, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sweden in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, K 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, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K 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 stone granules and powder 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, K t

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

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports stone granules and powder from Sweden

Exports in kind, K t

Sweden's exports of stone granules and powder declined after two years of growth. In 2020, the country exported 2.4 K t, marking a 22.8% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 12.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of -4.4%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 3.2 K t, which also saw the largest annual increase of 12.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.3%	12.8%	(22.8%)	(4.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Norway remained the primary destination for Sweden's stone granules and powder exports, accounting for 79.3% of total export volume. The remaining exports were distributed among other countries.

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

In 2020, Sweden's cross-border shipments of stone granules and powder reached 760 K $ US, representing a 25.0% decline from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 27.3%, equating to an annualized rate of -10.1%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a 14.3% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(15.1%)	14.3%	(25.0%)	(10.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017-2020 period, Norway dominated Sweden's stone granules and powder exports in value terms, capturing 86.0% of total flows. Other trading partners held relatively minor shares.

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 stone granules and powder to Sweden

Imports in kind, K t

In 2020, Sweden's imports of stone granules and powder amounted to 757.4 K t, showing a significant 15.3% year-over-year reduction. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 20.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -7.5%. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 7.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(12.8%)	7.3%	(15.3%)	(7.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Norway accounted for 81.5% of Sweden's total imports of stone granules and powder by volume. The remaining imports were distributed among a broad group of smaller countries.

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 stone granules and powder declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 41 754 K $ US, representing a 6.1% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 17.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of -6.1%.

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%)	(10.0%)	(6.1%)	(6.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, Norway dominated Sweden's imports of stone granules and powder in value terms, accounting for 83.0% of total flows. Other destinations held relatively small shares.

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