The warehousing and storage sector in Sweden has shown significant fluctuations in production value over the past decade. From 2013 to 2023, production values generally increased, with a noticeable dip in 2019 followed by a substantial recovery in 2020. By 2023, the sector reached 4.74 billion Swedish Kronas. In the last two years, year-on-year variations were relatively stable, with increases of 1.57% in 2022 and 1.53% in 2023.
Over the past five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) has averaged at -0.94%, indicating a slight overall decline. However, forecasts from 2024 onwards suggest a positive trend, with an expected CAGR of 1.1% and a total growth of 5.6% over the next five years, reaching 5.08 billion Swedish Kronas by 2028.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Technological advancements and automation in warehousing and storage.
- Growth in e-commerce demanding more storage space and efficient inventory management.
- Shifts towards greener supply chain practices and sustainable storage solutions.