Scandinavia: Microscope Market 2025

Microscope Market Size in Scandinavia

The Scandinavia microscope market rose notably to $X in 2021, growing by 11% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -6.7% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Microscope Production in Scandinavia

In value terms, microscope production stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Microscope Exports

Exports in Scandinavia

After three years of growth, shipments abroad of microscopes and diffraction apparatus decreased by -5.9% to X units in 2021. In general, exports recorded a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 118%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, microscope exports declined significantly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, saw temperate growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 132%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2020, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Sweden (X units) and Denmark (X units) dominates exports structure, together constituting 95% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Finland (X units), creating a 4.9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Denmark (with a CAGR of +16.1%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

In value terms, Sweden ($X) remains the largest microscope supplier in Scandinavia, comprising 90% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Denmark ($X), with a 7% share of total exports.

In Sweden, microscope exports expanded at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Denmark (-4.0% per year) and Finland (-3.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Scandinavia stood at $X per unit in 2021, declining by -19.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the export price increased by 331% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+17.1%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Microscope Imports

Imports in Scandinavia

In 2021, approx. X units of microscopes and diffraction apparatus were imported in Scandinavia; increasing by 15% on 2020 figures. In general, imports saw prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 127%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, microscope imports dropped rapidly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 52% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Denmark was the largest importer of microscopes and diffraction apparatus in Scandinavia, with the volume of imports reaching X units, which was near 43% of total imports in 2021. Sweden (X units) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 20% share, followed by Norway (19%) and Finland (18%).

Denmark was also the fastest-growing in terms of the microscopes and diffraction apparatus imports, with a CAGR of +33.8% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Finland (+4.9%) and Sweden (+1.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Norway (-3.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Denmark increased by +37 percentage points.

In value terms, the largest microscope importing markets in Scandinavia were Sweden ($X), Norway ($X) and Denmark ($X), together accounting for 82% of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Denmark, with a CAGR of +5.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

In 2021, the import price in Scandinavia amounted to $X per unit, reducing by -29.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 64% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per unit), while Denmark ($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 (+3.1%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform