Scandinavia: Market for Acrylic Polymers, In Primary Forms (Excluding Polymethyl Methacrylate) 2025

Market Size for Acrylic Polymers, In Primary Forms (Excluding Polymethyl Methacrylate) in Scandinavia

The Scandinavia market for acrylic polymers, in primary forms (excluding polymethyl methacrylate) surged to $X in 2021, jumping by 21% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Acrylic Polymers, In Primary Forms (Excluding Polymethyl Methacrylate) in Scandinavia

In value terms, production of acrylic polymers, in primary forms (excluding polymethyl methacrylate) soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a noticeable setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 80% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Acrylic Polymers, In Primary Forms (Excluding Polymethyl Methacrylate)

Exports in Scandinavia

Exports of acrylic polymers, in primary forms (excluding polymethyl methacrylate) soared to X tons in 2021, surging by 21% against the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, exports of acrylic polymers, in primary forms (excluding polymethyl methacrylate) soared to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Sweden (X tons) and Finland (X tons) dominates methacrylate) structure, together generating 91% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Denmark (X tons), mixing up a 5.5% share of total exports. Norway (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Denmark (with a CAGR of +8.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Sweden ($X) remains the largest acrylic polymers, in primary forms (excluding polymethyl methacrylate) supplier in Scandinavia, comprising 69% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Finland ($X), with a 22% share of total exports. It was followed by Denmark, with a 5.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Sweden amounted to +3.8%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Finland (+5.6% per year) and Denmark (+4.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Scandinavia stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Norway ($X per ton), while Finland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+2.4%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Acrylic Polymers, In Primary Forms (Excluding Polymethyl Methacrylate)

Imports in Scandinavia

In 2021, approx. X tons of acrylic polymers, in primary forms (excluding polymethyl methacrylate) were imported in Scandinavia; increasing by 11% on the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of acrylic polymers, in primary forms (excluding polymethyl methacrylate) surged to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Sweden represented the major importing country with an import of around X tons, which recorded 43% of total imports. Denmark (X tons) took a 21% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Finland (19%) and Norway (16%).

Imports into Sweden increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Denmark (+5.2%), Norway (+1.3%) and Finland (+1.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Denmark emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Scandinavia, with a CAGR of +5.2% from 2012-2021. Denmark (+3.3 p.p.) and Sweden (+3.3 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Norway and Finland saw its share reduced by -2.9% and -3.9% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, the largest acrylic polymers, in primary forms (excluding polymethyl methacrylate) importing markets in Scandinavia were Sweden ($X), Denmark ($X) and Finland ($X), together comprising 86% of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Denmark, with a CAGR of +2.8%, 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 import price in Scandinavia amounted to $X per ton, rising by 15% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a slight decline. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Finland ($X per ton) and Denmark ($X per ton), while Norway ($X per ton) and Sweden ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Norway (+0.3%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform