Scandinavia: Barbed Wire Market 2025

Barbed Wire Market Size in Scandinavia

After two years of decline, the Scandinavia barbed wire market increased by 80% to $X in 2021. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a perceptible downturn. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Barbed Wire Production in Scandinavia

In value terms, barbed wire production reduced slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 77%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Barbed Wire Exports

Exports in Scandinavia

In 2021, shipments abroad of barbed wire and entanglements was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, barbed wire exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw prominent growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Sweden represented the key exporting country with an export of about X tons, which finished at 73% of total exports. Finland (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a 20% share, followed by Denmark (6.2%).

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to barbed wire exports from Sweden stood at -2.2%. At the same time, Finland (+86.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Finland emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Scandinavia, with a CAGR of +86.7% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Denmark (-4.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Finland (+20 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Denmark (-3.2 p.p.) and Sweden (-17.8 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Sweden ($X) emerged as the largest barbed wire supplier in Scandinavia, comprising 76% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Finland ($X), with a 17% share of total exports.

In Sweden, barbed wire exports expanded at an average annual rate of +6.1% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Finland (+54.9% per year) and Denmark (-3.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Scandinavia stood at $X per ton in 2021, jumping by 30% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the export price increased by 98%. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while Denmark ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+8.5%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Barbed Wire Imports

Imports in Scandinavia

In 2021, purchases abroad of barbed wire and entanglements was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. In general, imports, however, saw a abrupt curtailment. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, barbed wire imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a deep setback. The level of import peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Sweden (X tons) was the main importer of barbed wire and entanglements, making up 60% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Denmark (X tons), Norway (X tons) and Finland (X tons), together constituting a 38% share of total imports. Iceland (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

Sweden was also the fastest-growing in terms of the barbed wire and entanglements imports, with a CAGR of +18.8% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Finland (+13.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Iceland experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Norway (-6.9%) and Denmark (-22.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Sweden and Finland increased by +53 and +9.4 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Sweden ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported barbed wire and entanglements in Scandinavia, comprising 47% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Norway ($X), with a 23% share of total imports. It was followed by Denmark, with an 18% share.

In Sweden, barbed wire imports increased at an average annual rate of +12.2% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Norway (-0.4% per year) and Denmark (-19.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Scandinavia stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 33%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Norway ($X per ton), while Iceland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Norway (+7.1%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform