Scandinavia: Market for Organic Surface Active Agents 2025

Market Size for Organic Surface Active Agents in Scandinavia

In 2021, the Scandinavia organic surface active agent market decreased by -9.6% to $X, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, consumption saw a noticeable reduction. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Organic Surface Active Agents in Scandinavia

In value terms, organic surface active agent production dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 3%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Organic Surface Active Agents

Exports in Scandinavia

In 2021, shipments abroad of organic surface active agents increased by 26% 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 +3.7% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, organic surface active agent exports soared to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. 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 Norway (X tons) were the largest exporters of organic surface active agents in 2021, finishing at approx. 41% and 38% of total exports, respectively. It was distantly followed by Denmark (X tons), mixing up a 20% share of total exports.

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 +8.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest organic surface active agent supplying countries in Scandinavia were Sweden ($X), Norway ($X) and Denmark ($X), with a combined 99% share of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, Denmark, with a CAGR of +9.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Scandinavia amounted to $X per ton, rising by 8.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, 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 Denmark (+0.8%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Organic Surface Active Agents

Imports in Scandinavia

In 2021, overseas purchases of organic surface active agents increased by 10% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after four years of decline. Over the period under review, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, organic surface active agent imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Denmark (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) represented roughly 74% of total imports in 2021. Norway (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a 15% share, followed by Finland (10%).

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Denmark (with a CAGR of +5.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

In value terms, Sweden ($X), Denmark ($X) and Norway ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, together comprising 87% of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Denmark, with a CAGR of +1.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Scandinavia amounted to $X per ton, growing by 9.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 9.3%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 Norway ($X per ton) and Finland ($X per ton), while Denmark ($X per ton) and Sweden ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Finland (+1.8%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform