Sweden: Reclaimed Rubber Market 2025

Reclaimed Rubber Market Size in Sweden

The Swedish reclaimed rubber market totaled $X in 2021, increasing by 9.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a remarkable increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Reclaimed Rubber Production in Sweden

In value terms, reclaimed rubber production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 54%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Reclaimed Rubber Exports

Exports from Sweden

In 2021, overseas shipments of reclaimed rubber were finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. Overall, exports, however, saw a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 1,297% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, reclaimed rubber exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports saw a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 1,144%. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Norway (X tons) was the main destination for reclaimed rubber exports from Sweden, accounting for a approx. 99% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Norway amounted to -11.8%.

In value terms, Norway ($X) remains the key foreign market for reclaimed rubber exports from Sweden, comprising 99% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with less than 0.1% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Norway stood at +28.1%.

Export Prices by Country

The average reclaimed rubber export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 575%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Norway ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United States amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (+58.8%).

Reclaimed Rubber Imports

Imports into Sweden

In 2021, approx. X tons of reclaimed rubber were imported into Sweden; with an increase of 161% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a pronounced downturn. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, reclaimed rubber imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded prominent growth. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Denmark (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) were the main suppliers of reclaimed rubber imports to Sweden, with a combined 93% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of +76.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constituted the largest supplier of reclaimed rubber to Sweden, comprising 85% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Denmark ($X), with a 4.4% share of total imports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with a 3.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Belgium totaled +94.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Denmark (+26.3% per year) and the Czech Republic (-21.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average reclaimed rubber import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 44% against the previous year. Overall, the import price posted a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by 67% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for Denmark ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+9.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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