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

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

In 2021, the Scandinavia market for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) decreased by -9.6% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a abrupt downturn. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a slight slump. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports in Scandinavia

In 2021, overseas shipments of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) increased by 11% 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 +2.1% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Sweden represented the key exporting country with an export of around X tons, which recorded 65% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Denmark (X tons), constituting a 33% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Denmark (with a CAGR of +4.8%).

In value terms, Sweden ($X) and Denmark ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021.

Among the main exporting countries, Denmark, with a CAGR of +6.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Scandinavia stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 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 Denmark ($X per ton), while Sweden stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Denmark (+1.6%).

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

Imports in Scandinavia

In 2021, overseas purchases of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) decreased by -7.9% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports rose sharply to $X in 2021. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Denmark (X tons) was the key importer of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap), making up 46% of total imports. Sweden (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 22% share, followed by Norway (21%) and Finland (11%).

Denmark was also the fastest-growing in terms of the non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) imports, with a CAGR of +1.1% from 2012 to 2021. Sweden and Finland experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Norway (-3.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Denmark (+5.2 p.p.) and Sweden (+2.2 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Norway saw its share reduced by -8.1% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) importing markets in Scandinavia were Denmark ($X), Sweden ($X) and Norway ($X), with a combined 87% share of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Sweden, with a CAGR of +1.1%, saw the highest growth rate of 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, growing by 18% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+0.1%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform