Sweden: Stainless Steel Angle Market 2025

Stainless Steel Angle Market Size in Sweden

In 2021, the Swedish stainless steel angle market decreased by -2.2% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, the total consumption indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% 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 -21.2% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Stainless Steel Angle Production in Sweden

In value terms, stainless steel angle production reduced notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 22%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Stainless Steel Angle Exports

Exports from Sweden

In 2021, overseas shipments of angles, shapes and sections of stainless steel or other alloy steel were finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, stainless steel angle exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of stainless steel angle exports from Sweden, together comprising 58% of total exports. France, Romania, Poland, Norway, the Czech Republic, South Africa, the United States, Belgium, Denmark and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 31%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Romania (with a CAGR of +106.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for stainless steel angle exported from Sweden were Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and the UK ($X), together comprising 38% of total exports. Norway, Poland, France, Denmark, the United States, South Africa, Romania, the Czech Republic, Austria and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 31%.

Romania, with a CAGR of +69.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average stainless steel angle export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, dropping by -5.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Norway ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Denmark (+1.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Stainless Steel Angle Imports

Imports into Sweden

In 2021, the amount of angles, shapes and sections of stainless steel or other alloy steel imported into Sweden soared to X tons, jumping by 62% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate resilient growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, stainless steel angle imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Finland (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of stainless steel angle imports to Sweden, with a combined 76% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Spain, Austria, Poland, Germany and Denmark, which together accounted for a further 23%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +65.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X), Finland ($X) and Austria ($X) were the largest stainless steel angle suppliers to Sweden, with a combined 59% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Italy, the UK, Germany, Poland and Denmark, which together accounted for a further 37%.

Among the main suppliers, Poland, with a CAGR of +59.1%, 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 2021, the average stainless steel angle import price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -2% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 22%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the price for Finland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+6.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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