Sweden: Metal Self-Tapping Screw Market 2025

Metal Self-Tapping Screw Market Size in Sweden

The Swedish metal self-tapping screw market surged to $X in 2022, increasing by 32% 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 +5.2% 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 +101.9% against 2018 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Metal Self-Tapping Screw Production in Sweden

In value terms, metal self-tapping screw production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a pronounced curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 75% against the previous year. Metal self-tapping screw production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Metal Self-Tapping Screw Exports

Exports from Sweden

In 2022, the amount of iron or steel self-tapping screws exported from Sweden contracted slightly to X tons, dropping by -2.6% compared with the year before. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 40%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, metal self-tapping screw exports stood at $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% 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 +25.7% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 22%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Norway (X tons), Denmark (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of metal self-tapping screw exports from Sweden, with a combined 36% share 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 +12.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for metal self-tapping screw exported from Sweden were Norway ($X), Denmark ($X) and Poland ($X), together accounting for 41% of total exports.

Denmark, with a CAGR of +14.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of 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 metal self-tapping screw export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 7.7% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.1%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($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 Lithuania (+5.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Metal Self-Tapping Screw Imports

Imports into Sweden

In 2022, the amount of iron or steel self-tapping screws imported into Sweden soared to X tons, increasing by 19% on the year before. Overall, total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% 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 +42.9% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 64% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, metal self-tapping screw imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.7% 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 +56.8% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 32%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of metal self-tapping screw to Sweden, accounting for a 47% share of total imports. Moreover, metal self-tapping screw imports from Taiwan (Chinese) exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Denmark (X tons), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Taiwan (Chinese) stood at +7.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+6.8% per year) and Denmark (+8.8% per year).

In value terms, Taiwan (Chinese) ($X) constituted the largest supplier of iron or steel self-tapping screws to Sweden, comprising 38% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Denmark, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Taiwan (Chinese) stood at +10.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+5.7% per year) and Denmark (+8.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average metal self-tapping screw import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the price for Finland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+7.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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