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Nitrites and nitrates 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 nitrites and nitrates market saw its volume grow from 8 800 tons in 2018 to a peak of 9 858 tons in 2020, before declining to 8 828 tons in 2021 and further to 7 971 tons in 2023. In value terms, the market increased from 3.5 million US dollars in 2018 to 5.0 million in 2020, then dropped to 4.3 million in 2021, with a partial recovery to 4.6 million in 2023.

In 2024, new EU-wide regulatory changes directly affected the market. Stricter maximum limits for nitrites and nitrates as food additives (E 249–E 252) came into force from October 2023, with a transition period until April 2024, aiming to reduce heavy metal content in foods like meat and cheese. Simultaneously, the European Commission launched a public consultation on evaluating the Nitrates Directive, which regulates agricultural nitrate pollution and could influence fertilizer use and environmental compliance in Sweden.

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, 2018, 2020-2021, 2023
  2. 4.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
  3. 4.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
  4. 4.1.4. Market size, 2018, 2020-2021, 2023
2. 4.2. In value
  1. 4.2.1. Production, 2018, 2020-2021, 2023
  2. 4.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
  3. 4.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
  4. 4.2.4. Market size, 2018, 2020-2021, 2023
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Sweden
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018, 2020-2021, 2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018, 2020-2021, 2023, $ 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, $ 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 nitrites and nitrates in Sweden

In value, 2017-2020, $ US

Annual dynamics of production in Sweden in value, 2017-2020, $ 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 nitrites and nitrates from Sweden

Exports in kind, t

Sweden's exports of nitrites and nitrates declined after two years of growth. In 2019, exports reached their peak at 1,622 tonnes, but by 2020 they had fallen to 1,245 tonnes, marking a significant 23.2% decrease. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports overall increased by 25.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 7.8%. The largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2018, when exports surged by 34.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	34.2%	21.4%	(23.2%)	7.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Guinea, Norway, and Canada were the top destinations for Sweden's nitrites and nitrates exports by volume. Guinea accounted for 40.4% of exports, Norway for 33.7%, and Canada for 9.4%. Together, these three countries represented 83.5% 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 nitrites and nitrates exports in value terms declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, export value totaled $985,000 US, reflecting a solid 17.5% contraction compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 15.9%, which translates to an average annual decline of 5.6%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at $1,305,000 US, with that year also seeing the largest increase of 11.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	11.5%	(8.6%)	(17.5%)	(5.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Norway, Guinea, and Finland were the main destinations for Sweden's nitrites and nitrates exports by value. Norway absorbed 60.9% of exports, Guinea 13.1%, and Finland 12.8%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 86.7% 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 nitrites and nitrates to Sweden

Imports in kind, t

Sweden's imports of nitrites and nitrates increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 11,003 tonnes, representing a 7.3% gain compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 12.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 4.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.0%	1.2%	7.3%	4.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, Norway, Germany, and Denmark were the key partners for Sweden's nitrites and nitrates imports by volume. Norway supplied 58.5% of imports, Germany 14.2%, and Denmark 10.7%. Together, these three countries represented 83.4% 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

In 2020, Sweden's imports of nitrites and nitrates in value terms amounted to $5,970,000 US, equivalent to a 30.6% increase compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 39.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 11.8%. The largest decline during this period was recorded in 2019, when imports fell by 4.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	11.7%	(4.3%)	30.6%	11.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Denmark, and Norway played the leading roles in Sweden's nitrites and nitrates imports by value. Germany accounted for 29.8% of imports, Denmark for 23.2%, and Norway for 17.9%. Collectively, these three countries took 70.9% 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