Aluminium sulphate market in Sweden

Earlier Report Observations

The aluminium sulphate market in Sweden, measured in physical volume, contracted sharply in 2021 to 35 182 t from 46 612 t the previous year, before recovering to 39 993 t in 2022. This movement mirrored domestic production trends, which dipped to 68 713 t in 2021 from 73 584 t in 2020, then rebounded to 73 821 t in 2022.

Over the full period from 2018 to 2024, import volumes fell from 22 683 t to 14 746 t, indicating a reduced reliance on foreign supply. Export volumes were more volatile, peaking at 50 312 t in 2021 before settling at 40 124 t in 2024, suggesting shifts in international trade flows.

The broader European market context showed stable regional production but slightly contracting consumption by 2024. Industry dynamics were influenced by supply constraints for raw materials like bauxite and sustained demand from key applications such as water treatment and industrial sectors including paper and pulp, which supported price levels and production activity.

Production aluminium sulphate in Sweden

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

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

Exports aluminium sulphate from Sweden

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Sweden exported 41,860 tonnes of aluminium sulphate, marking a modest 9.8% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 4.3%, with an average annual decline of 1.5%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 38,110 tonnes, while the highest was in 2018 at 45,378 tonnes. The most significant drop occurred in 2019, with a 16.0% decrease.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, no single market dominated Sweden's aluminium sulphate exports. Norway accounted for 22.6% of exports by volume, Ghana for 12.1%, and the Netherlands for 9.0%. Together, these three countries represented 43.8% of total exports, with the remaining 56.2% distributed among numerous smaller partners, each holding modest individual shares.

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

In 2020, Sweden's aluminium sulphate exports reached a value of 9,795 thousand US dollars, reflecting a strong 12.2% year-over-year improvement. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value increased by 3.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 8,729 thousand US dollars, while the highest was in 2018 at 10,024 thousand US dollars. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, with a 12.9% drop.

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

The market base for Sweden's aluminium sulphate exports in value terms was broad from 2017 to 2020. Norway accounted for 22.7% of export value, Ghana for 12.5%, and Angola for 7.0%. Combined, these three countries represented just 42.3% of total export flows, with the remaining 57.7% shared among many other countries.

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

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

Imports aluminium sulphate to Sweden

Imports in kind, t

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the period. Import volumes varied 1.7 times from the low in 2017 to the high in 2018. In 2020, Sweden imported 22,683 tonnes of aluminium sulphate, reflecting a gradual 4.6% decline compared to 2019. The highest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 22,683 tonnes. The largest decrease occurred in 2019 with a 31.2% drop, while the largest increase was in 2018 with a 74.2% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Finland was the primary source for Sweden's aluminium sulphate imports by volume, accounting for 98.9% 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, K $ US

Sweden's aluminium sulphate import value declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports were valued at 3,664 thousand US dollars, representing a controlled 5.8% year-over-year drop. Between 2017 and 2020, import value increased by 14.4%, equating to an average annual growth rate of 4.6%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 4,859 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 19.9% decrease, while the largest increase was in 2018 with a 51.7% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Finland was by far the main source for Sweden's aluminium sulphate imports in value terms, accounting for 97.0% 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