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

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

The Scandinavia market for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) reduced modestly to $X in 2023, waning by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2021 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

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

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production declined modestly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, production increased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports in Scandinavia

In 2023, the amount of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) exported in Scandinavia rose to X tons, growing by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a sharp downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports declined modestly to $X in 2023. In general, exports, however, saw a dramatic slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

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

Norway was also the fastest-growing in terms of the cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Norway increased by X percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Norway stood at X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Scandinavia amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

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

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

Imports of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports in Scandinavia

In 2023, the amount of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) imported in Scandinavia declined modestly to X tons, almost unchanged from the previous year. In general, imports showed a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports contracted modestly to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports saw a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the one major importers of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap), namely Norway, represented more than two-thirds of total import.

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

In value terms, Norway ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) in Scandinavia.

In Norway, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Scandinavia stood at $X per ton in 2023, approximately equating the previous year. In general, the import price, however, enjoyed strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2022, and then declined modestly in the following year.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Norway.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform