Acrylic polymers in primary forms market in Sweden

Earlier Report Observations

From 2020 to 2022, the Swedish market for acrylic polymers in primary forms contracted in physical volume, declining from 260.0 thousand tons to 225.1 thousand tons. Conversely, the market value rose sharply from 173.6 million US dollars to 251.3 million US dollars over the same period, indicating a substantial increase in average prices or a shift toward higher-value products.

Domestic production mirrored this trend, with output falling from 197.2 thousand tons to 145.1 thousand tons in volume but growing in value from 176.6 million to 211.2 million US dollars. Trade flows were volatile across the 2018-2024 span, with imports reaching a peak of 132.9 thousand tons in 2021 before easing, while exports fluctuated without a sustained directional trend.

Production acrylic polymers in primary forms in Sweden

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Annual dynamics of production in Sweden in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Exports acrylic polymers in primary forms from Sweden

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, Sweden exported 50.9 K t of acrylic polymers in primary forms, marking a 7.4% increase compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 3.3%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.1%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 47.4 K t, while the highest was in 2018 at 52.1 K t. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 9.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Sweden's export structure in kind showed a diversified range of partners. Norway accounted for 17.5% of exports in kind, Finland for 12.4%, and Germany for 8.3%, together making up 38.2% of total flows. The remaining 61.8% was distributed among numerous smaller markets.

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, M $ US

In 2020, Sweden's exports of acrylic polymers in primary forms totaled 189.9 M $ US, remaining virtually unchanged from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 10.3%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -3.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 189.6 M $ US, while the highest was in 2018 at 213.8 M $ US. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with an 11.3% drop, and the largest increase was in 2018, with a 1.0% rise.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Sweden's exports in value terms of acrylic polymers in primary forms relied on a broad array of partner countries. The United States contributed 10.3% of exports in value terms, Norway 8.1%, and Germany 7.6%, together accounting for 26.0% of total 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 acrylic polymers in primary forms to Sweden

Imports in kind, K t

After two years of growth, Sweden's imports of acrylic polymers in primary forms declined. In 2020, imports amounted to approximately 113.7 K t, representing a slight decrease of 1.2% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 10.2%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.3%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 115.1 K t, and the largest increase occurred in 2019, with an 8.3% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands were the main sources for Sweden's imports in kind of acrylic polymers in primary forms. Germany accounted for 31.6% of imports in kind, Belgium for 19.0%, and the Netherlands for 13.2%, together making up 63.8% of total 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, M $ US

Sweden's imports of acrylic polymers in primary forms declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 186.9 M $ US, reflecting a 6.1% drop year-over-year. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 203.7 M $ US, and the largest increase occurred in 2018, with a 9.1% rise.

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

Over the 2017-2020 period, Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands remained the leading sources in Sweden's import structure in value terms. Germany accounted for 31.1% of imports in value terms, Belgium for 16.3%, and the Netherlands for 13.5%, together representing 61.0% of total flows.

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

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