Sweden: Injection-Moulding Machine Market 2025

Injection-Moulding Machine Market Size in Sweden

In 2022, the Swedish injection-moulding machine market was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. In general, consumption enjoyed a significant increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Injection-Moulding Machine Production in Sweden

In value terms, injection-moulding machine production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a perceptible expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 75%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Injection-Moulding Machine Exports

Exports from Sweden

Injection-moulding machine exports from Sweden dropped dramatically to X units in 2022, falling by -86.6% on the previous year. In general, exports, however, recorded notable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 483%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X units in 2021, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

In value terms, injection-moulding machine exports reduced notably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, posted resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 378%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then contracted notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Denmark (X units), Iran (X units) and Estonia (X units) were the main destinations of injection-moulding machine exports from Sweden, together accounting for 66% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Denmark (with a CAGR of +38.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Denmark ($X) remains the key foreign market for injection-moulding machines for working rubber or plastics exports from Sweden, comprising 54% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Finland ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Estonia, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Denmark amounted to +53.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Finland (+30.2% per year) and Estonia (+7.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average injection-moulding machine export price amounted to $X per unit, rising by 171% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 181%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Finland ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Slovakia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Estonia (+37.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Injection-Moulding Machine Imports

Imports into Sweden

In 2022, supplies from abroad of injection-moulding machines for working rubber or plastics decreased by -22% to X units for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, imports, however, posted a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 146% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X units in 2021, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, injection-moulding machine imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% 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 +47.7% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 91% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) constituted the largest injection-moulding machine supplier to Sweden, accounting for a 46% share of total imports. Moreover, injection-moulding machine imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Japan (X units), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Germany (X units), with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled +27.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Japan (+32.4% per year) and Germany (-2.7% per year).

In value terms, the largest injection-moulding machine suppliers to Sweden were Austria ($X), Germany ($X) and China ($X), with a combined 92% share of total imports.

China, with a CAGR of +13.1%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 injection-moulding machine import price amounted to $X per unit, surging by 53% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a noticeable downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 86% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per unit in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Austria ($X per unit), while the price for Japan ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+6.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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