Key Market Indicators
Sweden's metal imports are projected to climb to 12.7 million metric tons by 2028, up from nearly 12 million metric tons in 2023. This represents an average annual growth rate of 1%. Despite this growth, Sweden's demand for metals has seen a slight annual decrease of 0.7% since 2003. In 2023, Sweden ranked 14th in metal imports. Hungary surpassed Sweden in 2023, also importing close to 12 million metric tons. Meanwhile, France, Italy, and Spain secured the second, third, and fourth positions respectively in the same ranking.
