Scandinavia: Market for Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) 2024

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

In 2021, the Scandinavia market for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) decreased by -8.6% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, consumption, however, showed a resilient expansion. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

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

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 99% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports in Scandinavia

In 2021, shipments abroad of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) increased by 43% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% 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 attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +57.1% against 2019 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Norway (X tons) was the largest exporter of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap), committing 70% of total exports. Sweden (X tons) took a 16% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Denmark (13%).

Exports from Norway increased at an average annual rate of +7.0% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Denmark (+32.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Denmark emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Scandinavia, with a CAGR of +32.4% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Sweden (-2.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Denmark (+11 p.p.) and Norway (+5.2 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Sweden (-16.9 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Norway ($X) remains the largest anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) supplier in Scandinavia, comprising 63% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Sweden ($X), with a 19% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Norway stood at +6.4%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Sweden (-1.2% per year) and Denmark (+29.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Scandinavia amounted to $X per ton, growing by 9.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per ton), while Norway ($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 (+0.7%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports in Scandinavia

In 2021, supplies from abroad of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) increased by 37% to X tons, rising for the fourth year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, imports continue to indicate a temperate expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 72%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw a noticeable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 67% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Sweden (X tons) and Denmark (X tons) represented the key importers of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) in 2021, resulting at near 47% and 36% of total imports, respectively. Finland (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a 10% share, followed by Norway (6.2%).

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Denmark (with a CAGR of +13.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Sweden ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) in Scandinavia, comprising 55% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Denmark ($X), with a 25% share of total imports. It was followed by Finland, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Sweden was relatively modest. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Denmark (+8.6% per year) and Finland (+1.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Scandinavia amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 7.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a mild descent. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum 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 importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Norway ($X per ton), while Denmark ($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 (+0.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform