Wood marquetry and inlaid wood and wooden caskets and cases for jewellery or cutlery and similar articles and wooden furniture not classified in chapter 94 market in Sweden

Earlier Report Observations

The market size for wood marquetry, inlaid wood, and related wooden articles in Sweden contracted from 15.3 million dollars in 2018 to 12.9 million dollars in 2020, with domestic production falling from 10.0 million dollars to 8.4 million dollars over the same period. This decline occurred as broader industry attention shifted toward increased use of timber frames in construction and a stronger focus on wood's sustainability credentials, which likely redirected raw material flows and investment within the wood sector.

Following 2020, available trade data shows considerable volatility. Imports jumped to 17.6 million dollars in 2021 and climbed further to 19.8 million dollars in 2022, before receding to 15.7 million dollars in 2023 and holding steady in 2024. These swings were concurrent with specific market shifts: record Swedish timber production and the easing of prior export restrictions to key markets like Egypt and China facilitated trade in 2021. The following year, sanctions that halted Russian wood exports to Europe reshaped continental supply chains, affecting Swedish trade patterns. Subsequent price increases for wood products and a downturn in orders for wooden houses contributed to the import pullback in 2023.

Production marquetry, inlaid wood and wooden caskets in Sweden

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Sweden's production of wood marquetry, inlaid wood, wooden caskets and cases for jewellery or cutlery, and similar wooden furniture not classified in chapter 94 declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 8 371 K $ US, marking a 5.8% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 3.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.0%. The highest production value was recorded in 2018 at 10 004 K $ US, which saw the largest increase of 23.2%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the steepest decline of 11.2%.

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

Exports marquetry, inlaid wood and wooden caskets from Sweden

Exports in kind, t

Following two years of growth, Sweden's exports of wood marquetry, inlaid wood, wooden caskets and cases for jewellery or cutlery, and similar wooden furniture not classified in chapter 94 declined. In 2020, exports totalled 1 314 t, representing a 10.9% drop from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 17.8%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 5.6%. The peak export volume was in 2019 at 1 474 t, while 2018 saw the largest increase of 15.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the main destinations for Sweden's exports of wood marquetry, inlaid wood, wooden caskets and cases for jewellery or cutlery, and similar wooden furniture not classified in chapter 94 were Norway, Denmark, and Finland. Norway accounted for 35.7% of exports in kind, Denmark for 30.4%, and Finland for 15.9%. Together, these three countries made up 82.0% 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, K $ US

After rising for two years, Sweden's exports of wood marquetry, inlaid wood, wooden caskets and cases for jewellery or cutlery, and similar wooden furniture not classified in chapter 94 declined. In 2020, exports stood at 9 243 K $ US, a 1.7% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 35.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 10.6%. The highest export value was recorded in 2019 at 9 401 K $ US, and the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 29.5%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Norway, Denmark, and Finland were the primary markets for Sweden's exports in value terms. Norway represented 36.8% of exports, Denmark 27.0%, and Finland 12.8%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 76.6% 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 marquetry, inlaid wood and wooden caskets to Sweden

Imports in kind, t

Sweden's imports of wood marquetry, inlaid wood, wooden caskets and cases for jewellery or cutlery, and similar wooden furniture not classified in chapter 94 fell for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 2 553 t, showing a slight decline of 0.7% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 4.9%, with an average annual decline of 1.6%. The highest import volume was in 2018 at 2 788 t, which also saw the largest increase of 3.9%. In 2019, imports experienced the steepest drop of 7.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China, Latvia, and Germany were the core sources for Sweden's imports in kind. China accounted for 43.4% of imports, Latvia for 18.5%, and Germany for 12.1%. Together, these three countries represented 74.0% 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, K $ US

In 2020, Sweden's imports of wood marquetry, inlaid wood, wooden caskets and cases for jewellery or cutlery, and similar wooden furniture not classified in chapter 94 amounted to 13 733 K $ US, corresponding to a measured year-on-year decrease of 4.2%. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 4.1%, with an average annual decline of 1.4%. The highest import value was recorded in 2019 at 14 338 K $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 1.3%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, China, Denmark, and Germany were the main sources for Sweden's imports in value terms. China accounted for 46.4% of imports, Denmark for 15.2%, and Germany for 9.5%. Together, these three countries made up 71.1% 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