Sweden: Ferro-Alloys Market 2025

Ferro-Alloys Market Size in Sweden

The Swedish ferro-alloys market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Ferro-Alloys Production in Sweden

In value terms, ferro-alloys production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Ferro-Alloys Exports

Exports from Sweden

In 2022, shipments abroad of ferro-alloys increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. In general, total exports indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, ferro-alloys exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a resilient expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main destinations of ferro-alloys exports from Sweden, together accounting for X% of total exports. Japan, Slovenia, the United States, Brazil, the UK, Finland, Italy, India, the Czech Republic and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for ferro-alloys exported from Sweden were Belgium ($X), Germany ($X) and Poland ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Japan, the United States, Finland, Brazil, Slovenia, the UK, Italy, the Czech Republic, Spain and India lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

The Czech Republic, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2022, the average ferro-alloys export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, ferro-alloys export price increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Finland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Japan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Brazil (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Ferro-Alloys Imports

Imports into Sweden

In 2022, purchases abroad of ferro-alloys increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, ferro-alloys imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Norway (X tons), Finland (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of ferro-alloys imports to Sweden, together accounting for X% of total imports. Zimbabwe, Brazil, Latvia, South Korea, France, Russia, the Dominican Republic, South Africa, Poland and Kazakhstan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Dominican Republic (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Norway ($X) and Finland ($X) appeared to be the largest ferro-alloys suppliers to Sweden, with a combined X% share of total imports. Brazil, the Dominican Republic, South Africa, South Korea, Zimbabwe, France, Russia, Latvia, Kazakhstan and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

The Dominican Republic, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average ferro-alloys import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. 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 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Dominican Republic ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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