Hardware and builders’ suppliers market in Finland, Sweden and the Baltic countries

The total hardware and builders’ supplies market is expected to grow in Finland and Sweden in 2004 by about 3 to 4 per cent and in the Baltic countries by about 6 to 7 per cent.
In Finland the volume of new construction dropped by 6% over the previous year (Statistics Finland). A high proportion of households continue to have plans for home renovations and repairs with about one third planning a renovation or a major overhaul within the next six months.
Source: Kesko