Scandinavia: Nail And Bolt Market 2025

Nail And Bolt Market Size in Scandinavia

The Scandinavia nail and bolt market expanded remarkably to $X in 2021, surging by 14% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Nail And Bolt Production in Scandinavia

In value terms, nail and bolt production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a abrupt setback. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Nail And Bolt Exports

Exports in Scandinavia

After two years of decline, overseas shipments of nails, tacks, staples, screws and bolts increased by 4.1% to X tons in 2021. In general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, nail and bolt exports surged to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Sweden (X tons) represented the largest exporter of nails, tacks, staples, screws and bolts, mixing up 68% of total exports. Finland (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with an 18% share, followed by Norway (15%).

Sweden experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of nails, tacks, staples, screws and bolts. At the same time, Finland (+1.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Finland emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Scandinavia, with a CAGR of +1.2% from 2012-2021. Norway experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Sweden ($X) remains the largest nail and bolt supplier in Scandinavia, comprising 68% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Finland ($X), with a 21% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Sweden stood at +1.7%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Finland (+4.6% per year) and Norway (-3.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Scandinavia stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 14% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 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, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Finland ($X per ton), while Norway ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Finland (+3.4%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Nail And Bolt Imports

Imports in Scandinavia

In 2021, supplies from abroad of nails, tacks, staples, screws and bolts was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, nail and bolt imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Sweden (X tons) was the key importer of nails, tacks, staples, screws and bolts, constituting 59% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Finland (X tons) and Norway (X tons), together constituting a 41% share of total imports.

Sweden was also the fastest-growing in terms of the nails, tacks, staples, screws and bolts imports, with a CAGR of +2.3% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Finland (+1.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Norway experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Sweden increased by +2.7 percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Sweden ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported nails, tacks, staples, screws and bolts in Scandinavia, comprising 55% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Norway ($X), with a 25% share of total imports.

In Sweden, nail and bolt imports expanded at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Norway (+0.9% per year) and Finland (+3.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Scandinavia stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 8.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Norway ($X per ton), while Sweden ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Finland (+1.6%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform