Wooden tableware and kitchenware market in Sweden

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for wooden tableware and kitchenware in Sweden grew from 3 402 t in 2018 to 3 595 t in 2019. By 2023, it had contracted to 3 305 t, a period which saw an 18% decrease in investments for indoor carts and transporters, likely hampering distribution logistics for wooden goods. This coincided with heightened global competition and a market emphasis on sustainability and innovation within the timber products sector.

A recovery to 3 566 t occurred in 2024, driven by increased consumer demand for energy-efficient and sustainable household items, including wooden kitchenware as an eco-friendly alternative. New packaging and labeling rules focusing on traceability and consumer information further shaped the market, while the building materials trade showed signs of revival, indirectly supporting activity in wood-based products.

Throughout the period, regulatory changes aimed at improving market competition and price transparency, along with a persistent consumer trend towards natural and sustainable materials in kitchen design, provided a consistent backdrop for the market's evolution.

Production wooden tableware and kitchenware in Sweden

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Sweden's wooden tableware and kitchenware production declined for the second consecutive year. In 2019, output was valued at 9 487 thousand US dollars, marking a modest 7.4% drop compared to 2018. From 2017 to 2019, production decreased by 12%, which translates to an annualized decline of 4.2%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

The market showed an unstable trend over the period. Production volume was lowest in 2017 and peaked in 2018, with a 1.8-fold difference between these years. In 2019, Sweden produced 820.5 tonnes of wooden tableware and kitchenware, representing a 2.5% decrease from the previous year. The maximum volume of 841.3 tonnes was recorded in 2018, which saw the largest annual increase of 79.4%.

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

Exports wooden tableware and kitchenware from Sweden

Exports in kind, t

Sweden's wooden tableware and kitchenware exports increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 1 436 tonnes, up 5.1% year-on-year. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 37.6%, equivalent to an annualized growth rate of 11.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Norway, Denmark, and Finland were the key export partners for Sweden's wooden tableware and kitchenware in volume terms. Norway accounted for 34.6% of exports, Denmark for 18.7%, and Finland for 17.5%. Together, these three countries represented 70.8% 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

Sweden's wooden tableware and kitchenware exports increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, export value amounted to 10 326 thousand US dollars, a 3.1% rise from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 9.9%, corresponding to an annualized growth rate of 3.2%.

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

Over the 2017–2020 period, Norway, Finland, and Denmark were the main buyers of Swedish wooden tableware and kitchenware in value terms. Norway accounted for 34.3% of exports, Finland for 16.0%, and Denmark for 11.5%. Collectively, these three countries made up 61.8% of total export value.

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

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

Imports wooden tableware and kitchenware to Sweden

Imports in kind, t

Sweden's wooden tableware and kitchenware imports increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 4 200 tonnes, showing a slight advance of 1.4% year-on-year. However, from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 27.4%, equating to an annualized decline of 10.1%. The lowest volume of 3 783 tonnes was recorded in 2018, which saw the largest annual decline of 34.6%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the largest increase of 9.5%.

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

During 2017–2020, China, Germany, and Denmark were the leading suppliers of wooden tableware and kitchenware to Sweden in volume terms. China accounted for 44.3% of imports, Germany for 9.4%, and Denmark for 9.0%. Together, these three countries represented 62.6% of total import volume.

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 wooden tableware and kitchenware imports amounted to 19 904 thousand US dollars, a 1.5% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017–2020 period, imports declined by 2.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of -1.0%. The lowest value of 19 510 thousand US dollars was recorded in 2018, which saw the largest annual decline of 4.8%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the largest increase of 3.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China, Denmark, and Germany remained the key sources for Sweden's wooden tableware and kitchenware imports in value terms. China accounted for 43.6% of imports, Denmark for 15.0%, and Germany for 11.4%. Together, these three countries comprised 69.9% of total import value.

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

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