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Disinfectants market in Sweden

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Swedish disinfectants market saw a sharp increase in volume to 26 779 t in 2020, propelled by heightened demand for surface disinfectants in healthcare and public environments to curb the spread of viruses, particularly due to the coronavirus pandemic. This was followed by a decline to 17 304 t in 2021, indicating a market correction after the initial surge, while continued emphasis on hygiene and effective disinfectants that minimize skin irritation remained relevant during the ongoing health crisis.

Market volume further decreased to 13 158 t in 2022, a period marked by the implementation of new European standards for hygienic hand disinfection with virucidal effect (SS-EN 17430:2024) and stricter regulation of disinfectants as biocidal products under the Swedish Chemicals Agency, which altered product requirements and testing. In the following years, increased awareness of antibiotic resistance and the development of broad-spectrum, fast-acting disinfectants for sectors like healthcare and food processing continued to influence market evolution, alongside updated Swedish standards and biocidal product rules affecting market access.

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
1. 4.1. In kind
  1. 4.1.1. Production, 2020-2022
  2. 4.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
  3. 4.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
  4. 4.1.4. Market size, 2020-2022
2. 4.2. In value
  1. 4.2.1. Production, 2020-2022
  2. 4.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
  3. 4.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
  4. 4.2.4. Market size, 2020-2022
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Sweden
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2020-2022, t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2020-2022, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, t
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, 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/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sweden, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sweden, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sweden, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sweden, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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 disinfectants 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, t

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

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports disinfectants from Sweden

Exports in kind, t

Sweden's disinfectant exports have grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country exported 10 813 tons of disinfectants, which represents a significant increase of 297.8% compared to 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, exports surged by 439.7%, translating to an average annual growth rate of 75.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	10.8%	22.4%	297.8%	75.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Norway, Denmark, and Belgium were the primary destinations for Sweden's disinfectant exports in volume terms. Norway accounted for 50.7% of exports, Denmark for 10.1%, and Belgium for 8.2%. Together, these three countries made up 69.0% of Sweden's total disinfectant exports during this period.

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

Sweden's disinfectant exports in value terms have risen for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 54 895 thousand US dollars, showing a sharp year-on-year increase of 441.9%. Over the 2017-2020 timeframe, exports grew by 594.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 90.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	9.8%	16.8%	441.9%	90.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Norway, Denmark, and Germany were the key markets for Sweden's disinfectant exports in value terms. Norway held a 44.1% share, Denmark 16.6%, and Germany 7.5%. Collectively, these three countries represented 68.3% of the 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 disinfectants to Sweden

Imports in kind, t

Sweden's disinfectant imports have increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, import volume stood at 16 487 tons, marking a 54.8% rise compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 55.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 16.0%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 9 087 tons, which also saw the largest decline of 14.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(14.1%)	17.2%	54.8%	16.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Denmark, Finland, and Germany were the leading sources of disinfectant imports to Sweden in volume terms. Denmark contributed 35.9% of imports, Finland 33.9%, and Germany 8.8%. Together, these three countries accounted for 78.6% of Sweden's total disinfectant imports during this time.

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

Sweden's disinfectant imports in value terms have grown for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Sweden imported disinfectants worth 54 895 thousand US dollars, representing a 163.6% increase compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports rose by 194.6%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 43.4%.

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%	4.0%	163.6%	43.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, Denmark, Finland, and Germany formed the core group of markets for Sweden's disinfectant imports in value terms. Denmark accounted for 34.9% of imports, Finland for 14.0%, and Germany for 11.5%. Combined, these three countries represented 60.5% of the total import value.

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