Sweden: Disc Pick-Up Cartridge Market 2025

Disc Pick-Up Cartridge Market Size in Sweden

In 2021, the Swedish disc pick-up cartridge market decreased by -21.1% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption saw a abrupt shrinkage. Disc pick-up cartridge consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Disc Pick-Up Cartridge Production in Sweden

In value terms, disc pick-up cartridge production reduced to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by 5.7% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Disc Pick-Up Cartridge Exports

Exports from Sweden

For the third year in a row, Sweden recorded growth in overseas shipments of pick-up cartridges for discs or mechanically recorded sound films, which increased by 64% to X units in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 516% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, disc pick-up cartridge exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 205% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Norway (X units) was the main destination for disc pick-up cartridge exports from Sweden, with a 95% share of total exports. It was followed by Denmark (X units), with a 2.2% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Norway amounted to +75.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Denmark (+60.5% per year) and Finland (+50.1% per year).

In value terms, Norway ($X) remains the key foreign market for pick-up cartridges for discs or mechanically recorded sound films exports from Sweden, comprising 78% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Denmark ($X), with a 9.8% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Norway totaled +41.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Denmark (+56.1% per year) and Finland (+44.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average disc pick-up cartridge export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, waning by -16.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 52%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2014 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Norway ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Taiwan (Chinese) (+4.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Disc Pick-Up Cartridge Imports

Imports into Sweden

In 2021, purchases abroad of pick-up cartridges for discs or mechanically recorded sound films increased by 72% to X units, rising for the third consecutive year after four years of decline. In general, imports showed buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 140%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, disc pick-up cartridge imports expanded notably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +9.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +86.9% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 65% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the Netherlands (X units) constituted the largest supplier of disc pick-up cartridge to Sweden, with a 41% share of total imports. Moreover, disc pick-up cartridge imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Denmark (X units), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Japan (X units), with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Netherlands totaled +63.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Denmark (+1.1% per year) and Japan (+1.4% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pick-up cartridges for discs or mechanically recorded sound films to Sweden, comprising 42% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Denmark ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Japan, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the Netherlands stood at +61.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Denmark (-0.3% per year) and Japan (+0.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average disc pick-up cartridge import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, which is down by -35.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a mild shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 82% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the countries with the highest prices were Switzerland ($X per unit) and Japan ($X per unit), while the price for the UK ($X per unit) and Denmark ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Finland (+17.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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