Key Market Indicators
Swedish imports of natural rubber are predicted to drop by 6% on average each year until 2026, when they will reach $7.1 million. This is a significant decrease from the $10.2 million imported in 2021. Since 1997, imports have been declining at a rate of 0.1% each year. In 2021, Sweden ranked 45th in the world for imports, behind Austria at $10.2 million. The United States, Malaysia and Japan made up the top three importers. Swedish exports of natural rubber are projected to fall by 2.9% each year until 2026, when they will reach $1.8 million. This is a decrease from the $2.1 million exported in 2021. Since 1997, exports have been rising by 2.7% each year. In 2021, Sweden was 36th in the world for exports, lagging behind Saudi Arabia at $2.1 million. Indonesia, Ivory Coast and Malaysia made up the top three exporters.
