Halogenated derivatives of hydrocarbons market in Sweden

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2024, imports of halogenated derivatives of hydrocarbons to Sweden showed significant volatility. Starting at 166.4 thousand tons in 2018, imports fell to 122.1 thousand tons in 2019 and further to 101.7 thousand tons in 2020. They then recovered to 109.1 thousand tons in 2021 before dropping again to 96.5 thousand tons in 2022. A sharp increase followed in 2023 to 127.9 thousand tons, with a slight moderation to 122.4 thousand tons in 2024. Exports exhibited a different pattern, rising from 3.9 thousand tons in 2018 to a peak of 40.9 thousand tons in 2020, then declining to 15.2 thousand tons in 2022 before partially recovering to 25.4 thousand tons in 2024.

Available data for domestic production and market volume cover the years 2020 to 2022. Production decreased from 40.8 thousand tons in 2020 to 28.5 thousand tons in 2021, then rebounded to 35.3 thousand tons in 2022. Despite the dip in production, the total market volume in physical terms grew consistently, from 101.5 thousand tons in 2020 to 109.2 thousand tons in 2021 and 116.7 thousand tons in 2022. In value terms, the market size increased from $56.7 million in 2020 to $84.7 million in 2021 and $85.6 million in 2022.

The regulatory landscape for these substances shifted notably in 2024. The new EU F-gas Regulation (EU 2024/573) came into force in March, prohibiting the import, supply, and use of single-use containers with fluorinated greenhouse gases, which include many halogenated hydrocarbons. This regulation aims to reduce the use of these gases by 79% by 2030 and phase them out completely by 2050, driving a market transition towards natural refrigerants like propane and isobutane. Concurrently, stricter rules for halogenated solvents in drinking water and groundwater, along with certification requirements for handling natural refrigerants, are reshaping supply and demand dynamics.

Production halogenated derivatives of hydrocarbons 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 halogenated derivatives of hydrocarbons from Sweden

Exports in kind, K t

The market for halogenated derivatives of hydrocarbons exports from Sweden showed significant volatility during this period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2018 at 3.9 thousand tons, then surged dramatically in 2019 with a 759.2% increase. The peak came in 2020 when exports reached 40.9 thousand tons, representing a strong 21.8% rise compared to 2019. The difference between the 2018 low and 2020 high was substantial at 10.5 times. The most significant decline occurred in 2018 with an 87.2% drop.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Norway was the dominant destination for Sweden's halogenated derivatives of hydrocarbons exports in volume terms, absorbing 76.3% of total shipments. The remaining exports were distributed among a wide range of smaller trading partners.

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

The value of Sweden's halogenated derivatives of hydrocarbons exports showed an unstable trend throughout this period. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 7.5 million US dollars, followed by a substantial 102.8% increase in 2019 to reach 15.3 million US dollars. In 2020, exports declined slightly by 1.6% year-over-year to 15.1 million US dollars. The market showed a 2-fold variation between the 2018 minimum and 2019 maximum. The most significant decline occurred in 2018 with a 40.3% drop.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Norway and Spain together dominated Sweden's halogenated derivatives of hydrocarbons exports in value terms, jointly accounting for 81.0% of total export value. Other countries held much smaller shares in the export structure.

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

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

Imports halogenated derivatives of hydrocarbons to Sweden

Imports in kind, K t

Sweden's imports of halogenated derivatives of hydrocarbons showed volatility during the observed period. The lowest volume was recorded in 2017, followed by a substantial 89.4% increase in 2018 to reach 166.4 thousand tons. In 2019, imports declined by 26.6%, and in 2020 they registered 101.7 thousand tons, representing a 16.7% reduction compared to 2019. Overall, import volumes varied 1.9 times between the 2017 low and 2018 high.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Norway was the primary source for Sweden's halogenated derivatives of hydrocarbons imports in volume terms, accounting for 77.5% of total imports. The remaining imports came from multiple smaller trading partners.

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 halogenated derivatives of hydrocarbons declined for the second consecutive year in 2020, reaching 69.9 million US dollars with a robust 23.4% reduction compared to the previous year. The highest import value was recorded in 2018 at 118.7 million US dollars, which represented a 57.6% increase from the previous year. Over the entire 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 7.2%, equivalent to an annualized decline of 2.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Norway dominated Sweden's halogenated derivatives of hydrocarbons imports in value terms with 62.3% of total import value, followed by Germany with 11.6% and the Netherlands with 8.9%. Together, these three countries accounted for 82.8% of Sweden's total imports of these products.

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

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