Key Market Indicators
Swedish non-ferrous metal imports are projected to climb to 1.6 million metric tons by 2028, up from 1.5 million metric tons in 2023. This marks an annual growth rate of 0.9%. Since 2003, Sweden's demand has consistently increased by 0.9% annually. In 2023, Sweden ranked 18th globally, with Bulgaria surpassing it with 1.5 million metric tons. Leading the rankings were Spain, France, and Norway, occupying the second, third, and fourth positions, respectively. On the export front, Sweden's non-ferrous metal shipments are expected to reach 1.8 million metric tons by 2028, rising from 1.7 million metric tons in 2023. This represents an annual growth rate of 0.9%. Since 2003, the country's supply has grown at an average rate of 1.9% per year. In 2023, Sweden was the 12th largest exporter, with Greece narrowly ahead at 1.7 million metric tons. Spain, France, and the Netherlands ranked second, third, and fourth, respectively, in this category.
