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Finishing agents for textile, paper and leather market in Sweden

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Swedish market for finishing agents began a notable shift towards sustainability and efficiency in 2018, with the launch of Dow Chemical's ECOFAST Pure textile treatment and imogo AB's Dye-Max spray dyeing technology. These innovations reduced water consumption and improved resource efficiency in dyeing processes, setting a trend for eco-friendly products that influenced subsequent production and consumption patterns.

Between 2020 and 2022, the market volume in physical terms contracted from 84 535 t to 68 776 t, while its value rose from $70.8 million to $92.7 million. This divergence reflects a move towards higher-value, sustainable finishing agents, supported by continued innovation such as Swedish startup Vividye's adaptation of textile dyes for cosmetics in 2022, which underscored the industry's focus on diversification and premium solutions.

By 2024, the emphasis on innovation remained strong, with companies like Lonsen Inc. investing in next-generation dyeing chemicals and Kemin Industries entering the textile auxiliaries market, indicating sustained development of advanced and environmentally friendly products for Sweden's textile finishing sector.

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 finishing agents for textile, paper and leather 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 finishing agents for textile, paper and leather from Sweden

Exports in kind, t

Sweden's exports of finishing agents for textiles, paper, and leather have declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports totaled 27 733 tonnes, marking a moderate decrease of 7.8% compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 41.7%, which translates to an average annual decline of 16.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(10.5%)	(29.3%)	(7.8%)	(16.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Finland, Germany, and Italy were the top destinations for Sweden's exports of finishing agents in volume terms. Finland accounted for 28.5% of exports, Germany for 17.3%, and Italy for 13.9%. Together, these three countries made up 59.7% of Sweden's total export flows in this category.

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 exports of finishing agents for textiles, paper, and leather in value terms have also declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 25 943 thousand US dollars, down by 0.7% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 19.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of -7.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.7%)	(17.1%)	(0.7%)	(7.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany, Finland, and Norway were the leading buyers of Sweden's finishing agents in value terms. Germany held a 23.8% share of exports, Finland 15.3%, and Norway 12.4%. Combined, these three countries represented 51.5% of Sweden's total export value in this sector.

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 finishing agents for textile, paper and leather to Sweden

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Sweden imported 55 859 tonnes of finishing agents for textiles, paper, and leather, showing a slight reduction of 1.8% compared to 2019. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 53 797 tonnes, while the peak occurred in 2019 with 56 882 tonnes. The largest decline in imports was in 2018 at 2.7%, and the biggest increase was in 2019 at 5.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.7%)	5.7%	(1.8%)	0.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Finland, Germany, and Austria were the key partners for Sweden's imports of finishing agents in volume terms. Finland contributed 36.1% of imports, Germany 15.0%, and Austria 9.8%. Together, these three countries accounted for 60.9% of Sweden's total import flows in this category.

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

After two years of growth, Sweden's imports of finishing agents for textiles, paper, and leather in value terms declined in 2020. Imports totaled 49 537 thousand US dollars, down by 5.4% year-over-year. The highest import value was recorded in 2019 at 52 363 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase at 5.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.1%	5.2%	(5.4%)	0.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, Finland, Germany, and the United States formed the core group of markets for Sweden's imports of finishing agents in value terms. Finland accounted for 27.8% of imports, Germany for 16.1%, and the United States for 8.6%. Collectively, these three countries represented 52.5% of Sweden's total import flows in this sector.

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