Sweden: Market for Mixed Alkylbenzenes, Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes 2024

Market Size for Mixed Alkylbenzenes, Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes in Sweden

After two years of growth, the Swedish mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes market decreased by -35.5% to $X in 2021. In general, consumption recorded a abrupt descent. Mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Mixed Alkylbenzenes, Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes

Exports from Sweden

In 2021, approx. X tons of mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes were exported from Sweden; picking up by 30% on 2020 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 32%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, saw a pronounced descent. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Denmark (X tons) was the main destination for mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes exports from Sweden, with a 45% share of total exports. Moreover, mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes exports to Denmark exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Norway (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Finland (X tons), with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Denmark totaled -7.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Norway (-5.5% per year) and Finland (+21.9% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes exported from Sweden were Denmark ($X), Norway ($X) and Iceland ($X), with a combined 82% share of total exports. Finland and Faroe Islands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 13%.

Among the main countries of destination, Finland, with a CAGR of +21.2%, saw 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

The average mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 6.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 15%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Faroe Islands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Finland ($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 Faroe Islands (+16.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Mixed Alkylbenzenes, Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes

Imports into Sweden

In 2021, the amount of mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes imported into Sweden dropped significantly to X tons, which is down by -20.6% on 2020. In general, imports continue to indicate a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 91% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes imports dropped to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 123% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main suppliers of mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes imports to Sweden, together accounting for 93% of total imports. These countries were followed by Finland, which accounted for a further 2.7%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Finland (with a CAGR of +32.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Belgium ($X) constituted the largest mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes suppliers to Sweden, together comprising 92% of total imports. These countries were followed by Finland, which accounted for a further 2.7%.

Finland, with a CAGR of +36.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 10% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.4%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 17%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+7.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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