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Organic surfactants and washing preparations market in Finland

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market value for organic surfactants and washing preparations in Finland showed overall growth from $184.5 million in 2018 to $225.5 million in 2024. This period included a temporary decline in 2019 to $177.5 million, followed by a recovery and sustained expansion, with the highest value recorded in 2023 at $225.2 million.

Measured in physical volume, the market consumed 106.9 thousand tons in 2018. After a slight decrease to 105.8 thousand tons in 2021, volume grew to 112.1 thousand tons in 2022 and 112.8 thousand tons in 2023. The most significant change occurred in 2024, when volume jumped to 133.0 thousand tons.

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, 2021-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018, 2021-2024
  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, 2021-2024, 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, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Finland in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Finland by countries, 2018-2024, K 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 Finland in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Finland 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 Finland, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Finland 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, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Finland in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Finland by countries, 2018-2024, K 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 Finland in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Finland 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 Finland, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Finland 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, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Finland in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Finland by countries, 2018-2024, K 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 Finland in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Finland 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 Finland, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Finland 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, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Finland in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Finland by countries, 2018-2024, K 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 Finland in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Finland 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 Finland, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Finland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K 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 organic surfactants and washing preparations in Finland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Finland's output of organic surfactants and washing preparations was valued at 60 333 thousand US dollars, marking a 12.7% increase from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 25.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.8%. The largest increase occurred in 2018, at 16.9%, while the largest decline was in 2019, at 4.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	16.9%	(4.9%)	12.7%	7.8%

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2020, Finland produced 27 369 tonnes of organic surfactants and washing preparations, showing a moderate year-over-year increase of 8.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	8.5%	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Exports organic surfactants and washing preparations from Finland

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Exports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 3 604 tonnes, with a 67.7% decline, and peaked in 2018 at 11 146 tonnes, resulting in a 3.1-fold variation between these years. In 2020, exports stood at 11 138 tonnes, up by 209.1% from 2019.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.7%	(67.7%)	209.1%	1.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Russia, Estonia, and Sweden were the main buyers of organic surfactants and washing preparations from Finland, accounting for 38.4%, 16.5%, and 16.4% of exports in kind, respectively. Together, they formed 71.3% of total exports in kind.

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, M $ US

Finland exported 27.4 million US dollars worth of organic surfactants and washing preparations in 2020, a 29.9% rise compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 24.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 7.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 21.1 million US dollars, with a 13.8% decline that year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	11.6%	(13.8%)	29.9%	7.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Russia, Estonia, and Sweden were the primary buyers in value terms, accounting for 38.9%, 14.2%, and 13.2% of exports, respectively. Together, they comprised 66.3% of total exports in value terms.

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 organic surfactants and washing preparations to Finland

Imports in kind, t

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Imports hit their lowest point in 2019 at 54 407 tonnes, with a 40.0% decline, and reached their highest in 2020 at 97 933 tonnes, resulting in a 1.8-fold variation between these years. In 2020, imports totaled 97 933 tonnes, marking a 75.5% increase compared to 2019.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(4.1%)	(40.0%)	75.5%	0.3%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017–2020, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and Denmark were important suppliers of organic surfactants and washing preparations to Finland, accounting for 16.0%, 15.7%, and 13.3% of imports in kind, respectively. However, their combined share reached only 45.0% of total imports in kind, with the remaining 55.0% distributed among many other partners.

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, M $ US

In 2020, Finland imported 164.1 million US dollars worth of organic surfactants and washing preparations, up by 13.2% year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 15.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.9%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, at 5.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.4%	(5.0%)	13.2%	4.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the country breakdown of imports in value terms remained scattered. Sweden, Germany, and the United Kingdom accounted for 18.2%, 17.0%, and 11.7% of imports, respectively, but together they made up just 46.9% of total flows, with no partner standing out as clearly dominant.

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