Sweden: Bridge Market 2025

Bridge Market Size in Sweden

In 2021, the Swedish bridge market decreased by -33.6% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a strong expansion. Bridge consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Bridge Production in Sweden

In value terms, bridge production declined dramatically to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 17%. Bridge production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Bridge Exports

Exports from Sweden

In 2021, overseas shipments of bridges, bridge sections, towers and lattice masts (of iron or steel) decreased by -77.6% to X tons, falling for the fourth consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports recorded a dramatic decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 66% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, bridge exports fell remarkably to $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded a precipitous decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 43% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Finland (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Libya (X tons) were the main destinations of bridge exports from Sweden, with a combined 58% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, Norway, Germany, Cuba, Poland and France, which together accounted for a further 36%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Cuba (with a CAGR of +63.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for bridge exported from Sweden were Libya ($X), Finland ($X) and Cuba ($X), with a combined 63% share of total exports.

Cuba, with a CAGR of +68.6%, recorded 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 bridge export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 122% against the previous year. Overall, the export price enjoyed a resilient expansion. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Cuba ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($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 Libya (+10.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Bridge Imports

Imports into Sweden

In 2021, purchases abroad of bridges, bridge sections, towers and lattice masts (of iron or steel) decreased by -26.9% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 595% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, bridge imports contracted rapidly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports showed a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 553%. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and Vietnam (X tons) were the main suppliers of bridge imports to Sweden, together accounting for 77% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of +43.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest bridge suppliers to Sweden were China ($X), Turkey ($X) and Finland ($X), with a combined 69% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Turkey, with a CAGR of +38.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average bridge import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 21%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Finland ($X per ton), while the price for Vietnam ($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 (+2.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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