Vending machines market in Sweden

Earlier Report Observations

In 2018, the Swedish automatic goods vending machines market exhibited robust activity, buoyed by record-high machinery sales that indicated strong demand across the sector. This momentum softened in 2019 as machinery investments moderated, leading to a decline in both imports and exports. A sharp turn occurred in 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic triggered an approximate 12% drop in machinery sales, negatively impacting the vending machine market and further suppressing trade volumes.

The market recovered strongly in the post-pandemic period, with production and market size growing significantly in 2021. The market value expanded by 43% to $31.4 million that year, fueled by the broader resurgence in machinery sales. Growth continued into 2022, with the market reaching $36.9 million, supported by ongoing adaptation to new conditions despite reported declines in investments for related equipment segments like in-yard trolleys. Methodological changes in statistical reporting, driven by industry organizations such as Maskinleverantörerna and Jordbruksverket, also began influencing market measurements during this phase.

By 2023 and into 2024, the full effect of redefined sales categories and updated reporting methods became evident, contributing to a trend of falling imports alongside rising exports. During these years, broader technological shifts toward automation and artificial intelligence, coupled with an increased corporate focus on sustainability, started to shape product development and demand patterns within the vending machines sector.

Production vending machines in Sweden

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

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

Exports vending machines from Sweden

Exports in kind, t

Sweden's cross-border shipments of vending machines declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country exported 472.7 tonnes of vending machines, marking a 28.0% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 39.2%, which translates to an average annual decline of 15.3%. The peak was reached in 2018, with exports totaling 901.6 tonnes, and that year also saw the largest increase at 16.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States, Norway, and France were the key partners for Sweden's vending machine exports in terms of volume. The United States accounted for 30.8% of exports, Norway for 22.2%, and France for 7.3%. Together, these three countries represented 60.3% of Sweden's total export flows for vending machines during this period.

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 vending machine deliveries in monetary terms also declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 26 053 thousand US dollars, showing a significant drop of 19.2% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 26.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of -9.9%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 42 499 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 19.3%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the steepest decline at 24.1%.

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

In value terms from 2017 to 2020, the United States, Norway, and the United Kingdom led as the top buyers of vending machines from Sweden. The United States made up 40.8% of exports, Norway 15.8%, and the United Kingdom 6.3%. Combined, these three countries accounted for 62.9% of Sweden's total export value for vending machines.

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

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

Imports vending machines to Sweden

Imports in kind, t

Sweden's imports of vending machines in volume terms saw a moderate rise in 2020, with 740.6 tonnes imported, up 6.7% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 8.8%, averaging a 2.9% annual growth rate. The peak volume was in 2018 at 775.7 tonnes, which also recorded the largest increase of 14.0%. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 10.5%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Sweden sourced vending machines from a diverse range of markets. China was the largest supplier, contributing 20.8% of imports by volume, followed by Norway at 15.1% and Estonia at 11.1%. Together, these three countries accounted for 47.0% of total imports, while the remaining 53.0% came from numerous smaller destinations.

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 vending machines in monetary terms declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports stood at 24 603 thousand US dollars, down 19.0% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 7.7%, with an average annual decline of 2.6%. The highest value was in 2018 at 32 905 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 23.5%.

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

The geographical structure of Sweden's vending machine imports in value terms was highly diversified from 2017 to 2020. Estonia and Poland each accounted for 13.7% of imports, while Italy contributed 12.1%. Together, these three countries made up 39.6% of total import flows, with the remaining 60.4% spread across many smaller partner countries.

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

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