Scandinavia: Medical Steriliser Market 2024

Medical Steriliser Market Size in Scandinavia

The Scandinavia medical steriliser market contracted significantly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -22.3% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, posted a measured increase. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Medical Steriliser Production in Scandinavia

In value terms, medical steriliser production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a perceptible slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the production volume increased by 33%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Medical Steriliser Exports

Exports in Scandinavia

In 2022, overseas shipments of medical, surgical or laboratory sterilisers increased by 0.4% to X units, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, exports, however, showed a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 20%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, medical steriliser exports contracted to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a perceptible setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 24%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Sweden was the main exporter of medical, surgical or laboratory sterilisers in Scandinavia, with the volume of exports reaching X units, which was approx. 64% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Finland (X units), generating a 36% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Finland (with a CAGR of +2.7%).

In value terms, Sweden ($X) and Finland ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022.

Among the main exporting countries, Finland, with a CAGR of +7.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Scandinavia amounted to $X per unit, declining by -8.4% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.8%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the export price increased by 16% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit, and then fell in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Finland ($X per unit), while Sweden stood at $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Finland (+4.4%).

Medical Steriliser Imports

Imports in Scandinavia

In 2022, the amount of medical, surgical or laboratory sterilisers imported in Scandinavia reached X units, increasing by 2.1% on the year before. Total imports indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +68.8% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 35% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, medical steriliser imports declined to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +12.7% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 32% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then dropped in the following year.

Imports by Country

Sweden was the main importer of medical, surgical or laboratory sterilisers in Scandinavia, with the volume of imports reaching X units, which was approx. 48% of total imports in 2022. Norway (X units) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 28% share, followed by Finland (24%).

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Sweden (with a CAGR of +6.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest medical steriliser importing markets in Scandinavia were Sweden ($X), Norway ($X) and Finland ($X).

Among the main importing countries, Sweden, with a CAGR of +4.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Scandinavia amounted to $X per unit, shrinking by -16.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the import price increased by 30%. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2021, and then plummeted in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Finland ($X per unit), while Sweden ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Norway (+0.7%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform