Finland: Market for Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) 2024

Market Size for Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in Finland

The Finnish market for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) surged to $X in 2021, jumping by 22% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% 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 Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in Finland

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. As a result, production attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports from Finland

In 2021, the amount of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) exported from Finland soared to X tons, rising by 20% against the year before. Overall, exports, however, showed a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 21%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports rose sharply to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 33%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from Finland, with a 67% share of total exports. Moreover, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports to Russia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), eightfold. Estonia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 6.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Russia totaled -16.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+43.5% per year) and Estonia (-14.0% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) exports from Finland, comprising 64% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($X), with a 9.2% share of total exports. It was followed by Estonia, with a 7.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Russia totaled -14.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+72.8% per year) and Estonia (-6.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) amounted to $X per ton, waning by -10.5% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) export price decreased by -27.1% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 67%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 the UK (+13.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports into Finland

In 2021, the amount of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) imported into Finland expanded remarkably to X tons, with an increase of 14% compared with the year before. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) were the main suppliers of non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports to Finland, together comprising 76% of total imports. The Netherlands, Spain, Italy, Denmark, the UK and Switzerland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 20%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Italy (with a CAGR of +25.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) suppliers to Finland were Germany ($X), Sweden ($X) and Belgium ($X), together comprising 72% of total imports. The Netherlands, Denmark, Spain, Italy, the UK and Switzerland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 24%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Denmark, with a CAGR of +21.2%, 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

The average import price for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 7.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Switzerland (+9.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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