Sweden: Market for Household Washing and Drying Machines 2025

Market Size for Household Washing and Drying Machines in Sweden

In 2021, the Swedish washing and drying machine market increased by 10% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after four years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Household Washing and Drying Machines in Sweden

In value terms, washing and drying machine production expanded modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a pronounced decline. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Household Washing and Drying Machines

Exports from Sweden

Washing and drying machine exports from Sweden expanded remarkably to X tons in 2021, increasing by 5.3% against the previous year's figure. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 7%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, washing and drying machine exports expanded significantly to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Norway (X tons), Finland (X tons) and Denmark (X tons) were the main destinations of washing and drying machine exports from Sweden, with a combined 93% share of total exports. Iceland lagged somewhat behind, comprising a further 1.9%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Iceland (with a CAGR of +13.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Norway ($X), Denmark ($X) and Finland ($X) constituted the largest markets for washing and drying machine exported from Sweden worldwide, with a combined 90% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Iceland, which accounted for a further 1.7%.

Iceland, with a CAGR of +16.5%, saw 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

The average washing and drying machine export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 8.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2021, the countries with the highest prices were Norway ($X per ton) and Denmark ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Finland ($X per ton) and Iceland ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Iceland (+2.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Household Washing and Drying Machines

Imports into Sweden

In 2021, approx. X tons of household washing and drying machines were imported into Sweden; increasing by 6.7% against 2020. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 23% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, washing and drying machine imports expanded notably to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of washing and drying machine imports to Sweden, with a combined 66% share 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 +19.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X), Turkey ($X) and China ($X) constituted the largest washing and drying machine suppliers to Sweden, together accounting for 58% of total imports.

China, with a CAGR of +19.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average washing and drying machine import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 2.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a mild setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 5.6%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Slovakia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lithuania (+1.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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