Scandinavia: Market for Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) 2024

Market Size for Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in Scandinavia

The Scandinavia market for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) skyrocketed to $X in 2023, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a buoyant expansion. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in Scandinavia

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production soared to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports in Scandinavia

In 2023, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports in Scandinavia stood at X tons, increasing by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports totaled $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Sweden (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports in 2023.

Sweden was also the fastest-growing in terms of the non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. Sweden (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Sweden ($X) also remains the largest non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) supplier in Scandinavia.

In Sweden, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2023.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Scandinavia stood at $X per ton in 2023, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Sweden.

From 2012 to 2023, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Sweden amounted to X% per year.

Imports of Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports in Scandinavia

In 2023, the amount of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) imported in Scandinavia was estimated at X tons, picking up by X% compared with the year before. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports totaled $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a mild curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Norway (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) were the key importers of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) in Scandinavia, together reaching approx. X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Finland (X tons), comprising a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Sweden (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, the largest non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) importing markets in Scandinavia were Sweden ($X), Norway ($X) and Finland ($X).

Sweden, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Scandinavia stood at $X per ton in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while Norway ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform