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Non-ionic surfactants market in Sweden

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for non-ionic surfactants in Sweden showed significant volatility between 2020 and 2023. After reaching USD 115.1 million in 2021, the market size contracted sharply to USD 76.1 million in 2022, before partially recovering to USD 89.5 million in 2023.

During this period, the market environment was shaped by evolving EU regulations. In 2023, continued enforcement of rules requiring biodegradability for surfactants in detergents and stricter labeling for allergenic fragrance ingredients affected product composition. Looking ahead, proposed EU regulations for 2024 aimed at introducing digital labeling and passports for detergents, alongside broader restrictions on substances like PFAS, set the stage for further changes in market requirements and transparency.

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 value
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2020-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2020-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Sweden
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2020-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2020-2023, M $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K t
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, M $ 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, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sweden in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sweden in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sweden in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sweden in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ 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 Sweden

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Annual dynamics of production in Sweden in value, 2017-2020, M $ 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 non-ionic surfactants from Sweden

Exports in kind, t

Sweden's exports of non-ionic surfactants increased in 2020 after two consecutive years of decline. The export volume reached 33 565 tonnes, marking a modest 6.1% improvement compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 16%, with an average annual decline of 5.6%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 31 642 tonnes, while the sharpest drop occurred in 2018 with an 18.1% decrease.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(18.1%)	(3.3%)	6.1%	(5.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Sweden's export structure in kind remained highly diversified. Germany accounted for 15.6% of exports in kind, Italy for 8.4%, and France for 7.3%. Together, these three countries represented just 31.2% of total export flows, while numerous smaller markets made up the remaining 68.8%.

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, M $ US

Sweden's non-ionic surfactants exports declined for the third consecutive year in 2020. The country exported $94.5 million worth of these products, showing a limited decrease of 4.7% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 17.3%, which translates to an average annual decline of 6.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(5.5%)	(8.2%)	(4.7%)	(6.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

The structure of Sweden's exports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 was diversified. Germany represented 15.5% of exports in value terms, Italy 7.8%, and France 7.0%. Combined, these three countries accounted for only 30.2% of total export flows, with no single country holding a clearly dominant position.

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 non-ionic surfactants to Sweden

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Sweden's imports of non-ionic surfactants stood at 6 364 tonnes, reflecting a gradual decrease of 4.6% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports declined by 6.5%, with an average annual decrease of 2.2%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 6 106 tonnes. The sharpest decline occurred in 2018 with a 10.3% drop, while the largest increase was seen in 2019 with a 9.3% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(10.3%)	9.3%	(4.6%)	(2.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, the Netherlands, and France formed the key group of partners for Sweden's imports of non-ionic surfactants in kind. Germany accounted for 48.6% of imports in kind, the Netherlands for 11.2%, and France for 10.9%. Together, these three countries represented 70.7% of total import flows.

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, M $ US

Sweden imported approximately $20.0 million worth of non-ionic surfactants in 2020, indicating a modest year-over-year decrease of 9.0%. Between 2017 and 2020, imports fell by 9.5%, equating to an average annual decline of 3.3%. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 with a 7.7% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(7.7%)	7.7%	(9.0%)	(3.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, Germany, France, and the Netherlands remained the key sources for Sweden's imports of non-ionic surfactants in value terms. Germany accounted for 43.7% of imports in value terms, France for 12.4%, and the Netherlands for 12.3%. Together, these three countries represented 68.4% of total import flows.

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