Denmark: Market for Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) 2025

Market Size for Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in Denmark

In 2021, the Danish market for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) increased by 78% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, the total consumption indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in Denmark

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, enjoyed significant growth. As a result, production reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports from Denmark

In 2021, the amount of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) exported from Denmark soared to X tons, jumping by 321% compared with 2020 figures. Over the period under review, exports posted significant growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports showed significant growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Sweden (X tons) was the main destination for anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from Denmark, with a 46% share of total exports. Moreover, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports to Sweden exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X tons), threefold. Finland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 7.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Sweden stood at +63.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+47.6% per year) and Finland (+40.6% per year).

In value terms, Sweden ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) exports from Denmark, comprising 52% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 7.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Sweden amounted to +62.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+39.0% per year) and Germany (+11.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 2.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 5.7%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Turkey (+0.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports into Denmark

In 2021, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports into Denmark skyrocketed to X tons, growing by 207% against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports recorded a prominent increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate prominent growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Belgium (X tons) constituted the largest anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) supplier to Denmark, accounting for a 52% share of total imports. Moreover, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports from Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), twofold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Belgium amounted to +61.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+2.7% per year) and France (+42.4% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X) appeared to be the largest anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) suppliers to Denmark, together accounting for 75% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Belgium, with a CAGR of +62.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) amounted to $X per ton, falling by -12.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 20%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Norway (+4.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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