Sweden: Ceramic Household Article Market 2024

Ceramic Household Article Market Size in Sweden

In 2021, the Swedish ceramic household article market increased by 49% to $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Ceramic Household Article Production in Sweden

In value terms, ceramic household article production fell to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 19%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

Ceramic Household Article Exports

Exports from Sweden

In 2021, approx. X tons of ceramic household articles and toilet articles were exported from Sweden; picking up by 5.2% on 2020 figures. Over the period under review, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 7.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, ceramic household article exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, total exports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +89.2% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 33%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Norway (X tons), Denmark (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of ceramic household article exports from Sweden, together comprising 73% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Germany (with a CAGR of +22.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for ceramic household article exported from Sweden were Norway ($X), Germany ($X) and Denmark ($X), with a combined 65% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Germany, with a CAGR of +32.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average ceramic household article export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 19% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, ceramic household article export price increased by +77.9% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 38% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

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 Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Iceland ($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 Germany (+7.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Ceramic Household Article Imports

Imports into Sweden

In 2021, purchases abroad of ceramic household articles and toilet articles was finally on the rise to reach X tons after six years of decline. In general, imports, however, recorded a slight curtailment. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, ceramic household article imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +41.4% against 2017 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest ceramic household article supplier to Sweden, with a 28% share of total imports. Moreover, ceramic household article imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Portugal (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Germany (X tons), with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to -5.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Portugal (+9.2% per year) and Germany (-3.9% per year).

In value terms, Denmark ($X) constituted the largest supplier of ceramic household articles and toilet articles to Sweden, comprising 34% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Finland, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Denmark stood at +29.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-2.7% per year) and Finland (+8.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average ceramic household article import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 24% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, ceramic household article import price increased by +73.6% against 2015 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 Denmark ($X per ton), while the price for Romania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Denmark (+14.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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