Acid dyes including premetallised and mordant dyes and preparations based thereon market in Sweden

Earlier Report Observations

The Swedish market for acid dyes, measured in physical volume, expanded from 85.7 tons in 2018 to a peak of 123.7 tons in 2020. This growth was followed by a sustained contraction, with the market volume falling to 71.2 tons in 2023 before a modest recovery to 76.3 tons in 2024.

In value terms, the market displayed a different trajectory, rising from 1.2 million USD in 2018 to its highest point of 2.2 million USD in 2021. This peak in value occurred alongside a decline in physical volume, suggesting a significant increase in average prices. The market value subsequently retreated to 1.5 million USD by 2024.

Domestic production contracted sharply after 2020, falling from 38.4 tons to 12.2 tons in 2023. Imports, which had surged to 118.8 tons in 2020, also decreased in later years, while export volumes remained relatively stable throughout the period.

Production acid and mordant dyes and preparations based thereon in Sweden

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In Sweden, the production value of acid dyes, including premetallised and mordant dyes and preparations based on them, was 482.8 thousand US dollars in 2020, marking a 6.0% decrease from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production rose by 7.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.4%. The lowest value occurred in 2018 at 366.8 thousand US dollars, while the highest was in 2019 at 513.8 thousand US dollars. The most significant decline was in 2018, down 18.4%, and the largest increase was in 2019, up 40.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Sweden in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, kg

Sweden's production volume of acid dyes, including premetallised and mordant dyes and preparations based on them, grew for the second year in a row. In 2020, output reached 38 400 kilograms, showing little change from the previous year. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 27 500 kilograms. That year also saw the biggest drop, a 29.3% decrease, while the largest increase was in 2019, up 38.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Sweden in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Exports acid and mordant dyes and preparations based thereon from Sweden

Exports in kind, t

Exports of acid dyes, including premetallised and mordant dyes and preparations based on them, from Sweden increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 33.5 tonnes, up 8.7% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 15%, averaging 4.8% per year. The lowest volume was in 2018 at 27.6 tonnes. The most notable decline occurred in 2018, down 5.3%, while the largest increase was in 2019, up 11.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sweden in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Norway, Poland, and Denmark were the top destinations for Sweden's exports of acid dyes, including premetallised and mordant dyes and preparations based on them, by volume. Norway accounted for 32.2% of exports, Poland for 28.9%, and Denmark for 12.4%, together making up 73.5% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Sweden in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

After a two-year decline, Sweden's exports of acid dyes, including premetallised and mordant dyes and preparations based on them, rebounded in value. In 2020, exports amounted to 371 thousand US dollars, a sharp 39.4% increase from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports rose by 6.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.0%. The lowest value was in 2019 at 266 thousand US dollars, which also saw the biggest drop of 17.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sweden in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Denmark, Norway, and Poland led as the main destinations for Sweden's exports of acid dyes, including premetallised and mordant dyes and preparations based on them, by value. Denmark represented 31.8% of export value, Norway 22.0%, and Poland 15.4%, collectively accounting for 69.1% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Sweden in value, 2017-2020

Imports acid and mordant dyes and preparations based thereon to Sweden

Imports in kind, t

Sweden's imports of acid dyes, including premetallised and mordant dyes and preparations based on them, grew in volume for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports reached 118.8 tonnes, a substantial 30.1% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports surged by 34.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 10.3%. The lowest volume was in 2018 at 85.7 tonnes, which also experienced the largest decline of 3.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sweden in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Spain, and France were the primary sources for Sweden's imports of acid dyes, including premetallised and mordant dyes and preparations based on them, by volume. Germany supplied 57.3% of imports, Spain 12.6%, and France 6.2%, together comprising 76.1% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Sweden in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

Sweden's imports of acid dyes, including premetallised and mordant dyes and preparations based on them, increased in value for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports stood at 1 428 thousand US dollars, up 13.8% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 15.5%, averaging 4.9% per year. The lowest value was in 2018 at 1 147 thousand US dollars, which also saw the most significant decline of 7.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sweden in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Italy, and France remained the leading suppliers of acid dyes, including premetallised and mordant dyes and preparations based on them, to Sweden by value. Germany accounted for 52.4% of import value, Italy for 9.7%, and France for 9.2%, jointly representing 71.2% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Sweden in value, 2017-2020