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

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

The Swedish market for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) totaled $X in 2021, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -14.3% against 2017 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

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

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production expanded slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -27.4% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 46% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports from Sweden

In 2021, overseas shipments of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 27%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from Sweden, with a combined 73% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of +43.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exported from Sweden were Italy ($X), Germany ($X) and Belgium ($X), with a combined 77% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Belgium, with a CAGR of +44.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

The average export price for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 7.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 10%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($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 (+9.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports into Sweden

In 2021, approx. X tons of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) were imported into Sweden; shrinking by -7.4% compared with the year before. Overall, imports recorded a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 17%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt decline. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons), the UK (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports to Sweden, together accounting for 61% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the United States (with a CAGR of +50.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) to Sweden, comprising 46% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Denmark ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with an 8.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States totaled +42.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Denmark (+22.3% per year) and the Netherlands (-5.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) amounted to $X per ton, surging by 46% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a prominent expansion. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for the UK ($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 (+11.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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