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

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

For the third consecutive year, the Swedish market for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 24% to $X in 2021. In general, consumption enjoyed prominent growth. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production contracted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 499%. 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 from Sweden

Anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from Sweden declined dramatically to X tons in 2021, shrinking by -23.9% compared with 2020 figures. Over the period under review, exports showed a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 19%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports dropped to $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded a mild shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Denmark (X tons), Russia (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main destinations of anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from Sweden, together comprising 50% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Russia (with a CAGR of +27.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exported from Sweden were Russia ($X), Denmark ($X) and Poland ($X), together accounting for 51% of total exports.

Russia, with a CAGR of +24.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) amounted to $X per ton, rising by 21% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export 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 Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Finland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Denmark (+1.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports into Sweden

After three years of growth, supplies from abroad of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) decreased by -1.7% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 201%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 226% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Norway (X tons) constituted the largest anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) supplier to Sweden, with a 51% share of total imports. Moreover, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports from Norway exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), twofold. Denmark (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Norway amounted to -3.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+2.1% per year) and Denmark (+68.1% per year).

In value terms, the largest anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) suppliers to Sweden were Norway ($X), Denmark ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 84% share of total imports.

Denmark, with a CAGR of +59.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+7.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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