Wood windows and frames market in Sweden

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the market for wood windows in Sweden experienced fluctuations, starting at 534 million dollars. In 2019, a dip to 502 million dollars coincided with regulatory adjustments to building permits and environmental standards that affected market access. The market recovered to 533 million dollars in 2020 as stricter energy efficiency requirements in building codes spurred demand for windows with better thermal performance.

A significant surge followed in 2021, with the market reaching 615 million dollars. This increase was primarily fueled by rising prices for construction materials amid inflation and continued consumer preference for eco-labeled wood windows. By 2022, however, evolving consumer behavior towards anti-consumption and degrowth contributed to a slight market contraction to 610 million dollars.

The downturn accelerated in 2023, with the market value dropping sharply to 482 million dollars. This was directly linked to lower demand, fewer building permit applications, and inflationary pressures that dampened purchasing willingness. The decline continued into 2024, bringing the market size to 432 million dollars.

Production wood windows and frames in Sweden

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

After two consecutive years of decline, Sweden's production of wood windows and frames rebounded in 2020. Output reached 481.0 million US dollars, marking a 5.6% increase compared to 2019. The lowest production value during the 2017-2020 period was recorded in 2019 at 455.4 million US dollars. Over this four-year span, production decreased by 10% overall, which translates to an average annual decline of 3.5%. The sharpest drop occurred in 2018, when production fell by 9.8%.

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

Exports wood windows and frames from Sweden

Exports in kind, t

Sweden's exports of wood windows and frames grew for the second year in a row in 2020, reaching 2,775 tonnes—a 1.7% increase year-over-year. The lowest export volume in the 2017-2020 period was in 2018 at 2,271 tonnes, which saw the largest decline of 14.8%. In contrast, exports surged by 20.2% in 2019. Overall, exports increased by 4% from 2017 to 2020, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Sweden's exports of wood windows and frames were heavily concentrated on Norway, which accounted for 84.8% of total export volumes. Other trading partners made up the remaining share.

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 exports of wood windows and frames continued to grow for the second consecutive year in 2020, reaching 16,795 thousand US dollars—a strong 14.6% increase compared to the previous year. The lowest export value in the 2017-2020 period was recorded in 2018 at 12,308 thousand US dollars, which experienced the largest decline of 11.7%. Exports rebounded sharply in 2019 with a 19.1% increase. Over the four-year span, exports rose by 20.5% overall, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.4%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Norway dominated Sweden's exports of wood windows and frames in value terms, representing 76.4% of total export flows. Other destinations accounted for relatively small shares.

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 windows and frames to Sweden

Imports in kind, t

Following a two-year contraction, Sweden's imports of wood windows and frames increased in 2020, totaling 13,261 tonnes—a modest 5.5% rise year-over-year. The lowest import volume in the 2017-2020 period was in 2019 at 12,571 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2018, when imports fell by 6.6%. Overall, imports decreased by 2.2% from 2017 to 2020, with a compound annual decline of 0.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Poland, Denmark, and Estonia were the main sources for Sweden's imports of wood windows and frames in volume terms. Poland accounted for 51.6% of imports, Denmark for 15.4%, and Estonia for 12.6%. Together, these three countries represented 79.6% 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

After two years of decline, Sweden's imports of wood windows and frames recovered in 2020, reaching 68,295 thousand US dollars—a 12.5% improvement compared to the previous year. The lowest import value in the 2017-2020 period was recorded in 2019 at 60,687 thousand US dollars. The largest drop occurred in 2018, with a decline of 6.9%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Poland, Denmark, and Estonia remained the key sources for Sweden's imports of wood windows and frames in value terms. Poland accounted for 45.8% of imports, Denmark for 17.6%, and Estonia for 15.3%. Collectively, these three countries represented 78.8% 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