Denmark: Market for Organic Surface Active Agents 2025

Market Size for Organic Surface Active Agents in Denmark

For the third year in a row, the Danish organic surface active agent market recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by -14.1% to $X in 2021. Overall, consumption recorded a slight reduction. Organic surface active agent consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Organic Surface Active Agents in Denmark

In value terms, organic surface active agent production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a buoyant increase. As a result, production attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Organic Surface Active Agents

Exports from Denmark

In 2021, the amount of organic surface active agents exported from Denmark soared to X tons, rising by 54% against 2020. In general, exports enjoyed resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 70% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, organic surface active agent exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports posted prominent growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Sweden (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of organic surface active agent exports from Denmark, together comprising 37% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of +29.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Sweden ($X), Germany ($X) and Belgium ($X) constituted the largest markets for organic surface active agent exported from Denmark worldwide, together accounting for 37% of total exports.

Belgium, with a CAGR of +26.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average organic surface active agent export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 17% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($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 Germany (+4.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Organic Surface Active Agents

Imports into Denmark

In 2021, overseas purchases of organic surface active agents increased by 17% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, organic surface active agent imports expanded notably to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) were the main suppliers of organic surface active agent imports to Denmark, with a combined 75% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of +17.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of organic surface active agents to Denmark, comprising 39% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Sweden, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+8.3% per year) and Sweden (-1.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average organic surface active agent import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -4.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 6.3% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($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 (+13.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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