Norway: Market for Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations 2024

Market Size for Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations in Norway

After four years of growth, the Norwegian market for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations decreased by -4.3% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +51.9% against 2013 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

Production of Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations in Norway

In value terms, production of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations reduced modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 17%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2021, production of growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations

Exports from Norway

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations increased by 11% to X tons in 2021. In general, exports, however, showed a perceptible curtailment. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a slight downturn. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Sweden (X tons) was the main destination for exports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations from Norway, with a 43% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations to Sweden exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Singapore (X tons), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Sweden stood at -4.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (-5.2% per year) and Singapore (-1.5% per year).

In value terms, Sweden ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations exports from Norway, comprising 37% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Singapore ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Sweden was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Singapore (-3.0% per year) and the Netherlands (-4.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 8.3% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, export price for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations increased by +67.4% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 17%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($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 Denmark (+17.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations

Imports into Norway

In 2021, after three years of growth, there was decline in supplies from abroad of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations, when their volume decreased by -0.7% to X tons. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 9% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, leveling off in the following year.

In value terms, imports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations expanded significantly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Denmark (X tons) constituted the largest non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations supplier to Norway, with a 34% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations from Denmark exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Sweden (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by France (X tons), with a 9.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Denmark was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Sweden (-0.2% per year) and France (-3.7% per year).

In value terms, Denmark ($X), Sweden ($X) and Germany ($X) were the largest non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations suppliers to Norway, with a combined 50% share of total imports.

Denmark, with a CAGR of +3.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers 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-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 12% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+5.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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