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As and Se market in Sweden

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Swedish market for arsenic and selenium showed volatile trade dynamics between 2018 and 2024. Imports peaked at 166.3 t in 2019, surged again to 232.5 t in 2021, and reached a high of 271.1 t in 2023, with notable declines in intervening years. Exports fell from 57.0 t in 2018 to a low of 33.0 t in 2019, then recovered to 69.1 t by 2023 before dropping sharply to 12.1 t in 2024.

From 2020, domestic production entered a sustained downward trend, falling from 67.0 t to 16.0 t by 2024. The market size, reflecting domestic consumption, fluctuated heavily in response to import movements: it jumped from 170.1 t in 2020 to 242.0 t in 2021, dropped to 160.8 t in 2022, rose to 248.0 t in 2023, and settled at 210.3 t in 2024.

The period concluded with significantly reduced domestic output and a market volume that remained subject to substantial swings in foreign supply.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2020-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2020-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Sweden
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2020-2024, kg
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2020-2024, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2019-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2019-2024, kg
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2019-2024, K $ US
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sweden in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sweden in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sweden, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sweden in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sweden in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sweden, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sweden in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sweden in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sweden, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sweden in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sweden in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sweden, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production arsenic and selenium in Sweden

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, kg

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Exports arsenic and selenium from Sweden

Exports in kind, t

Sweden's exports of arsenic and selenium experienced a two-year decline before rebounding in 2020. That year, export volumes reached 34.0 tonnes, marking a modest 3.1% increase compared to 2019. Looking at the broader 2017-2020 period, exports fell significantly by 72.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -34.7%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 33.0 tonnes, while the sharpest annual decline occurred in 2018 at 53.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(53.2%)	(42.1%)	3.1%	(34.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Germany was the dominant destination for Sweden's arsenic and selenium exports in volume terms, accounting for 97.1% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The data shows irregular fluctuations, pointing to a volatile market environment. Export values peaked in 2017 and hit their lowest point in 2020, with the peak value being 9.2 times higher than the trough. In 2020, Sweden exported arsenic and selenium worth 317 000 US dollars, representing a sharp 83.9% drop from the previous year. The largest annual increase occurred in 2019 at 1.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(33.1%)	1.3%	(83.9%)	(52.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany served as the primary market for Sweden's arsenic and selenium exports in value terms, consistently absorbing 99.2% of total export value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports arsenic and selenium to Sweden

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Sweden's imports of arsenic and selenium totaled 137.1 tonnes, showing a significant 17.6% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports declined by 10.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of -3.6%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 111.3 tonnes, while the highest was in 2019 at 166.3 tonnes. The steepest annual decline happened in 2018 at 27.4%, and the largest increase occurred in 2019 at 49.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(27.4%)	49.4%	(17.6%)	(3.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, the Netherlands held the dominant position in Sweden's arsenic and selenium imports by volume, accounting for 79.7% of total flows. The remaining share was distributed among various smaller trading partners.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Sweden's imports of arsenic and selenium were valued at 580 000 US dollars, reflecting a substantial 15.5% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import values fell by 3.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -1.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 555 000 US dollars, while the highest was in 2019 at 686 000 US dollars. The largest annual increase took place in 2019 at 23.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(7.5%)	23.7%	(15.5%)	(1.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Sweden's arsenic and selenium imports in value terms were heavily concentrated on the Netherlands, which accounted for 72.9% of total flows. Other countries together made up the remaining share.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io