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NP fertilizers market in Sweden

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the Swedish NP fertilizers market experienced significant import volatility, with imports peaking at 15 443 t in 2019 before dropping to 226 t in 2020. This contraction coincided with global supply chain disruptions, while domestic production remained modest at 302 t in 2020. The market volume stood at 182 t in 2020, reflecting the reduced import flow.

From 2021 onward, imports recovered sharply, reaching 22 461 t in 2022 and 36 173 t by 2024. This growth was facilitated by the phased implementation of the EU Fertilizing Products Regulation, which harmonized standards across member states and simplified market access. Domestic production increased to 447 t in 2022, and exports rose steadily, indicating a more integrated market. As a result, the market volume expanded dramatically to 22 058 t in 2022.

By 2024, ongoing regulatory updates, including new digital labeling requirements and lower natural gas price volatility in Europe, further supported import growth and supply predictability. These factors helped sustain the market's upward trajectory, with imports reaching 36 173 t and exports 1 931 t in that year.

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 NP fertilizers 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 NP fertilizers from Sweden

Exports in kind, t

The market showed significant volatility during this period. In 2019, exports of NP fertilizers from Sweden reached their lowest point at 33 tons. The following year, in 2020, shipments surged to 346 tons, marking a dramatic 948.5% increase compared to 2019. This represents a peak-to-trough amplitude of 10.5 times between these two years, with the largest decline of 62.9% occurring in 2019.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(38.6%)	(62.9%)	948.5%	33.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Norway remained the dominant destination for Sweden's NP fertilizer exports in kind, accounting for 91.8% of the total volume.

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

The market displayed an unstable trend throughout this timeframe. In 2019, the value of NP fertilizer exports from Sweden hit its lowest point at 10 thousand US dollars. By 2020, this figure jumped to 382 thousand US dollars, reflecting a substantial 3,701.8% increase from the previous year. The peak-to-trough ratio between these years was 38 times, with the largest decline of 94.1% recorded in 2019.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(10.5%)	(94.1%)	3 701.8%	26.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Norway and Spain together accounted for 100.0% of the total value of NP fertilizer exports from Sweden, highlighting a highly concentrated market.

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 NP fertilizers to Sweden

Imports in kind, t

The data indicates irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. In 2020, Sweden's imports of NP fertilizers in kind dropped to 226 tons, a sharp 98.5% decrease year-over-year. This followed a peak in 2019, when imports reached 15 443 tons, representing a massive 2,898.6% increase. The gap between these years was 68-fold.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(40.1%)	2 898.6%	(98.5%)	(36.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Finland was the leading supplier of NP fertilizers to Sweden in kind, making up 86.8% of total imports, while other countries shared the remaining volume.

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

Noticeable fluctuations characterized market performance during this period. In 2020, the value of NP fertilizer imports into Sweden fell to 148 thousand US dollars, a sharp 97.1% contraction compared to 2019. This came after a peak in 2019, when imports amounted to 5 148 thousand US dollars, showing an 883.0% increase. The gap between these years was 35-fold.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(35.3%)	883.0%	(97.1%)	(43.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017–2020, Finland played a leading role in the value of NP fertilizer imports to Sweden, holding a 71.9% share of total flows, with the remainder distributed among other partners.

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