Wood assembled flooring panels market in Sweden

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2022, the Swedish market for wood assembled flooring panels showed relative stability in physical terms, with annual volumes fluctuating between 12.6 and 13.3 thousand m². During this period, consumer preferences played a significant role, with a sustained love for wooden floors and a growing focus on sustainable materials supporting demand in 2019. The introduction of new installation techniques and surface treatments by manufacturers also expanded the product range. By 2022, market trends highlighted increased demand for Scandinavian-designed floors with patterns and a vintage style, alongside a consumer emphasis on durability and thoughtful choice, influencing product segments and development.

The market contracted sharply from 2023, with the physical volume falling to 5.6 thousand m² that year and to 5.3 thousand m² in 2024. Throughout this decline, key market themes persisted, including a strong emphasis on sustainable materials and bold design choices, such as wide and long planks and natural wooden floors. In 2024, demand for lively, characteristic wood species and trendy rustic, classic floors with patina continued to shape consumer choices and the product offering, even as the overall market size diminished.

Production wood assembled flooring panels in Sweden

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In Sweden, the production value of wood assembled flooring panels reached 268.7 million US dollars in 2020, marking a 4.6% increase compared to the previous year. However, looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production declined by 8.9%, with an average annual decrease of 3.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 256.9 million US dollars, while the peak occurred in 2018 at 296.9 million US dollars. The most significant drop was observed in 2019, with a 13.5% decrease.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K m²

Sweden's production volume of wood assembled flooring panels has fallen for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 11 612 thousand square meters, representing a 2.1% decline from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production plummeted by 43.4%, which translates to an average annual reduction of 17.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in Sweden in kind, 2017-2020, K m²

Exports wood assembled flooring panels from Sweden

Exports in kind, K m²

Sweden's exports of wood assembled flooring panels have decreased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country exported 6 297 thousand square meters, down by 8.0% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 17.7%, with an average annual decline of 6.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sweden in kind, 2017-2020, K m²

From 2017 to 2020, Norway, Denmark, and Germany were the top destinations for Sweden's exports of wood assembled flooring panels in volume terms. Norway accounted for 26.3% of exports, Denmark for 13.5%, and Germany for 11.5%. Together, these three countries made up 51.4% 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, M $ US

Sweden's export value of wood assembled flooring panels has declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports totaled 179.8 million US dollars, a 2.9% decrease from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports dropped by 14.4%, with an average annual reduction of 5.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Norway, Denmark, and Germany led Sweden's exports of wood assembled flooring panels in value terms. Norway contributed 29.5% of export value, Denmark 13.9%, and Germany 11.6%. Combined, these three countries represented 55.0% 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 wood assembled flooring panels to Sweden

Imports in kind, K m²

In 2020, Sweden imported approximately 7 286 thousand square meters of wood assembled flooring panels, a 10.7% decrease from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 14.9%, with an average annual decline of 5.2%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, at 0.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sweden in kind, 2017-2020, K m²

From 2017 to 2020, Poland, Ukraine, and Romania were the primary sources for Sweden's imports of wood assembled flooring panels in volume terms. Together, these three markets accounted for 83.9% 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, M $ US

Sweden's import value of wood assembled flooring panels has declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to approximately 132.0 million US dollars, a 6.8% drop from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 8.1%, with an average annual reduction of 2.8%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 148.0 million US dollars, and the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 3.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Poland, Romania, and Ukraine were the leading sources for Sweden's imports of wood assembled flooring panels in value terms. Poland accounted for 53.8% of import value, Romania for 16.2%, and Ukraine for 9.9%. Collectively, these three countries made up 79.9% 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