Sweden: Hand-Made Lace Market 2025

Hand-Made Lace Market Size in Sweden

In 2022, the Swedish hand-made lace market increased by 562% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption saw significant growth. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Hand-Made Lace Production in Sweden

In value terms, hand-made lace production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 1,037,500% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Hand-Made Lace Exports

Exports from Sweden

In 2022, approx. X kg of hand-made lace in the piece, in strips or in motifs were exported from Sweden; rising by 77% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, saw a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 1,000%. The exports peaked at X kg in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, hand-made lace exports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a mild contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 1,370% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

India (X kg) was the main destination for hand-made lace exports from Sweden, with a 74% share of total exports. Moreover, hand-made lace exports to India exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Norway (X kg), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to India was relatively modest.

In value terms, India ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for hand-made lace in the piece, in strips or in motifs exports from Sweden, comprising 75% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Norway ($X), with a 25% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to India was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average hand-made lace export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -36.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 85% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Norway stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Norway (+1.9%).

Hand-Made Lace Imports

Imports into Sweden

In 2022, overseas purchases of hand-made lace in the piece, in strips or in motifs increased by 472% to X kg for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a strong increase. Imports peaked at X kg in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, hand-made lace imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate prominent growth. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X kg) constituted the largest hand-made lace supplier to Sweden, with a 76% share of total imports. Moreover, hand-made lace imports from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X kg), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Turkey stood at +87.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+2.0% per year) and the United States (+0.2% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of hand-made lace in the piece, in strips or in motifs to Sweden, comprising 75% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 12% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Turkey totaled +81.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+0.0% per year) and the United States (-1.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average hand-made lace import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -17.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 68% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for the United States ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hong Kong SAR (-1.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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