Sweden: Soap In Bars Market 2025

Soap In Bars Market Size in Sweden

In 2022, after four years of growth, there was decline in the Swedish soap in bars market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. In general, the total consumption indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2017 indices. Soap in bars consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

Soap In Bars Production in Sweden

In value terms, soap in bars production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Soap in bars production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Soap In Bars Exports

Exports from Sweden

In 2022, exports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars from Sweden expanded significantly to X tons, picking up by X% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports posted a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, soap in bars exports declined to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Norway (X tons) was the main destination for soap in bars exports from Sweden, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, soap in bars exports to Norway exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Denmark (X tons), twofold. Finland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Norway stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Denmark (X% per year) and Finland (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for soap in bars exported from Sweden were Norway ($X), Denmark ($X) and Finland ($X), together comprising X% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Denmark, with a CAGR of X%, 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 2022, the average soap in bars export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Norway ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Soap In Bars Imports

Imports into Sweden

In 2022, soap in bars imports into Sweden reached X tons, with an increase of X% compared with the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

In value terms, soap in bars imports rose modestly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main suppliers of soap in bars imports to Sweden, together accounting for X% of total imports. China, Denmark, Turkey and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkey (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the UK ($X) and China ($X) constituted the largest soap in bars suppliers to Sweden, together accounting for X% of total imports. Denmark, Poland, the Netherlands and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, Turkey, with a CAGR of X%, 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

The average soap in bars import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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