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

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

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in the Scandinavia market for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap), when its value increased by 12% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 35%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports in Scandinavia

In 2021, shipments abroad of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) increased by 14% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by 23%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a slight setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 29% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Sweden dominates exports structure, resulting at X tons, which was approx. 92% of total exports in 2021. Norway (X tons) and Denmark (X tons) took a little share of total exports.

Sweden experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap). At the same time, Denmark (+1.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Denmark emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Scandinavia, with a CAGR of +1.9% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Norway (-17.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Sweden (+14 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Norway (-14 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Sweden ($X) remains the largest cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) supplier in Scandinavia, comprising 91% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Norway ($X), with a 4.9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Sweden was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Norway (-5.0% per year) and Denmark (-13.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Scandinavia amounted to $X per ton, rising by 7.5% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 9.8%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Norway ($X per ton), while Sweden ($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 (+14.7%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports in Scandinavia

In 2021, supplies from abroad of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) increased by 11% to X tons for the first time since 2012, thus ending a eight-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, saw a abrupt decrease. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, recorded a pronounced downturn. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Norway represented the largest importing country with an import of about X tons, which amounted to 44% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Denmark (X tons), Sweden (X tons) and Iceland (X tons), together constituting a 53% share of total imports. Finland (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Iceland (with a CAGR of +37.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, Norway ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) in Scandinavia, comprising 50% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Denmark ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by Sweden, with an 18% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Norway totaled +7.3%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Denmark (-5.2% per year) and Sweden (-8.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Scandinavia amounted to $X per ton, surging by 21% against the previous year. Import price indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) import price increased by +90.2% against 2012 indices. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Finland ($X per ton), while Denmark ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Finland (+14.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform