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Non-ionic surfactants market in Finland

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for non-ionic surfactants in Finland fluctuated considerably between 2018 and 2024. It rose from 3 444 t in 2018 to a high of 4 046 t in 2019, then dropped to 3 341 t in 2020. A partial recovery followed in 2021 to 3 856 t, but a sharp decline occurred in 2022 to 2 699 t. The market stabilized near this level in 2023 at 2 716 t before decreasing further to 2 411 t in 2024.

Domestic production increased over the period, from 437 t in 2018 to 753 t in 2024, but this was offset by a substantial reduction in imports, which fell from 3 495 t to 2 395 t. Exports also varied, peaking in 2022 at 1 027 t. These trade flows significantly influenced the total market volume available in Finland.

In value terms, the market showed a different pattern, with the highest value reached in 2021 at 13.5 million USD. After dropping to 11.2 million USD in 2022, it remained relatively stable in 2023 before a slight decline to 10.7 million USD in 2024.

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, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2024
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Finland
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2024, t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2024, 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 Finland in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Finland 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 Finland in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Finland 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 Finland, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Finland 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 Finland in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Finland 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 Finland in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Finland 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 Finland, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Finland 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 Finland in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Finland 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 Finland in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Finland 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 Finland, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Finland 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 Finland in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Finland 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 Finland in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Finland 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 Finland, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Finland 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 non-ionic surfactants in Finland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Finland's non-ionic surfactants production declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 1 381 thousand US dollars, marking a significant 17.4% decrease compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 5.5%, with an average annual decline of 1.9%. The highest production value was recorded in 2018 at 1 691 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 15.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	15.7%	(1.1%)	(17.4%)	(1.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Following two years of growth, Finland's non-ionic surfactants production decreased. In 2020, the country produced 383.8 tonnes, representing a substantial 15.7% drop from the year before. From 2017 to 2020, production declined by 2.9%, averaging a 1.0% annual decrease. The peak production volume occurred in 2019 at 455.1 tonnes, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 10.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	10.5%	4.2%	(15.7%)	(1.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports non-ionic surfactants from Finland

Exports in kind, t

The market showed considerable volatility during this period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2019 at just 8 tonnes, then surged to a peak of 503 tonnes in 2020—a remarkable 65-fold increase. This 2020 volume represented an extraordinary 6 425.2% growth compared to 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 98.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.7%	(98.4%)	6 425.2%	3.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Russia dominated Finland's non-ionic surfactants exports in volume terms, accounting for 76.1% of total shipments, with all other markets combined making up the remaining share.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Finland's non-ionic surfactants exports reached 1 351 thousand US dollars, showing a 25.9% increase over 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 18.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 5.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 1 073 thousand US dollars, while the highest came in 2018 at 1 389 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 22.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	21.4%	(22.8%)	25.9%	5.7%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, Russia remained Finland's primary export market for non-ionic surfactants in value terms, capturing 72.0% of total exports, while other countries accounted for the remainder.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports non-ionic surfactants to Finland

Imports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Finland's non-ionic surfactants imports declined. In 2020, import volume stood at 3 460 tonnes, reflecting a modest 3.9% decrease from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 2.8%, with an average annual growth of 0.9%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 3 598 tonnes, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 3.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.9%	2.9%	(3.9%)	0.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Belgium, and Sweden were the main sources of Finland's non-ionic surfactants imports in volume terms. Germany accounted for 42.7% of imports, Belgium for 14.3%, and Sweden for 12.8%, together representing 69.7% of total import volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Finland's non-ionic surfactants imports declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports were valued at approximately 10 830 thousand US dollars, showing a slight 0.8% decrease compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 2.2%, averaging 0.7% annual growth. The highest import value was recorded in 2018 at 11 341 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 7.0%. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 3.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.0%	(3.7%)	(0.8%)	0.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Sweden, and Belgium were the primary sources of Finland's non-ionic surfactants imports in value terms. Germany accounted for 41.1% of import value, Sweden for 13.7%, and Belgium for 11.7%, together representing 66.5% of total import value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io