Scandinavia: Plastic Extruder Market 2025

Plastic Extruder Market Size in Scandinavia

In 2021, the Scandinavia plastic extruder market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a buoyant expansion. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Plastic Extruder Production in Scandinavia

In value terms, plastic extruder production expanded markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, faced a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 18%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Plastic Extruder Exports

Exports in Scandinavia

Plastic extruder exports soared to X units in 2021, with an increase of 21% compared with the previous year. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 133%. The volume of export peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, plastic extruder exports shrank to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, saw a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 79%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Finland (X units) and Denmark (X units) were the largest exporters of extruders for working rubber or plastics in Scandinavia, together generating 77% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Sweden (X units), committing a 21% share of total exports. Norway (X units) took a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Denmark (with a CAGR of +13.1%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

In value terms, Finland ($X) remains the largest plastic extruder supplier in Scandinavia, comprising 80% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Sweden ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Norway, with a 2.3% share.

In Finland, plastic extruder exports declined by an average annual rate of -20.2% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Sweden (-14.9% per year) and Norway (-21.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Scandinavia stood at $X per unit in 2021, shrinking by -25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a noticeable setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 181% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Finland ($X per unit), while Denmark ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Finland (+5.5%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Plastic Extruder Imports

Imports in Scandinavia

Plastic extruder imports dropped notably to X units in 2021, declining by -30.1% on the year before. Overall, imports, however, showed temperate growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 412%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, plastic extruder imports dropped remarkably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 54%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then declined sharply in the following year.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the three major importers of extruders for working rubber or plastics, namely Finland, Sweden and Norway, represented more than two-thirds of total import. It was distantly followed by Denmark (X units), generating an 11% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Norway (with a CAGR of +12.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Norway ($X), Finland ($X) and Sweden ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, with a combined 92% share of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Norway, with a CAGR of +21.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Scandinavia stood at $X per unit in 2021, increasing by 2.1% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 428%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2017 to 2021, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Norway ($X per unit), while Denmark ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Norway (+8.0%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform