PA6, PA11, PA12, PA66, PA69, PA610 and PA612 market in Sweden

Earlier Report Observations

The Swedish market for PA6, PA11, PA12, PA66, PA69, PA610 and PA612 in primary forms contracted from 20 193 t in 2018 to 16 077 t in 2020, before rebounding sharply to 23 892 t in 2021, with the market value following a similar pattern from 73.5 million USD to 81.3 million USD.

Following 2021, import volumes fell from 26 895 t to 16 913 t in 2024, while exports declined from 9 543 t to 5 754 t. In 2024, global polyamide innovations included the launch of NYCOA's plasticizer-free NXTamid L as a sustainable alternative and Toray's strengthened Cetex TC915 PA+ thermoplastic, reflecting industry shifts toward specialized and high-performance materials.

Production PA6, PA11, PA12, PA66, PA69, PA610 and PA612 in Sweden

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Production of PA6, PA11, PA12, PA66, PA69, PA610, and PA612 in Sweden declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 19 416 thousand US dollars, which represents a 24.6% decrease compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2018 to 2020, production fell by 28.4%, translating to an annualized decline of 10.5%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2020, Sweden produced 5 332 tonnes of PA6, PA11, PA12, PA66, PA69, PA610, and PA612, marking a significant 18.5% drop from the year before. Production peaked in 2019 at 6 544 tonnes, with a modest 1.7% increase that year. Over the 2018-2020 period, overall production decreased by 17.2%, averaging a 6.1% annual decline.

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

Exports PA6, PA11, PA12, PA66, PA69, PA610 and PA612 from Sweden

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Sweden's exports of PA6, PA11, PA12, PA66, PA69, PA610, and PA612 reached 6 555 tonnes, showing a moderate 3.3% rise from the previous year. Exports hit their lowest point in 2019 at 6 349 tonnes, with a 4.0% decline that year, while the highest level was recorded in 2018 at 6 613 tonnes, accompanied by a 4.1% increase. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 3.2%, averaging a 1.1% annual increase.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the top buyers of PA6, PA11, PA12, PA66, PA69, PA610, and PA612 from Sweden were Czechia, Hungary, and Denmark, accounting for 26.7%, 16.7%, and 15.3% of exports in kind, respectively. Together, these three countries made up 58.7% of Sweden's total exports in this category.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Exports of PA6, PA11, PA12, PA66, PA69, PA610, and PA612 from Sweden fell for the second consecutive year. In 2020, export value stood at 24 986 thousand US dollars, indicating a slight 5.1% decrease compared to 2019. The highest export value was recorded in 2018 at 28 743 thousand US dollars, with a substantial 20.1% increase that year, while 2019 saw the largest decline of 8.4%. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 4.4%, averaging a 1.4% annual growth rate.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Czechia, Denmark, and Hungary were the leading destinations for Sweden's exports of PA6, PA11, PA12, PA66, PA69, PA610, and PA612 in value terms. Czechia accounted for 30.6% of export value, Denmark for 17.2%, and Hungary for 10.9%, with their combined share reaching 58.7% of total exports.

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

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

Imports PA6, PA11, PA12, PA66, PA69, PA610 and PA612 to Sweden

Imports in kind, t

Imports of PA6, PA11, PA12, PA66, PA69, PA610, and PA612 into Sweden decreased for the second year running. In 2020, imports totaled 17 301 tonnes, reflecting a modest 5.3% drop from the previous year. The peak import volume occurred in 2018 at 20 370 tonnes, with a slight 0.4% increase that year, while 2019 experienced the largest decline of 10.3%. Between 2017 and 2020, imports fell by 14.8%, averaging a 5.2% annual decrease.

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

During the 2017-2020 period, Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands were the primary sources for Sweden's imports of PA6, PA11, PA12, PA66, PA69, PA610, and PA612 in kind. Germany supplied 41.2% of imports, Belgium 19.4%, and the Netherlands 16.6%, together making up 77.2% of total import volume.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

The value of PA6, PA11, PA12, PA66, PA69, PA610, and PA612 imports into Sweden declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, import value amounted to 58 302 thousand US dollars, showing a moderate 9.8% decrease compared to 2019. Imports reached their highest point in 2018 at 75 089 thousand US dollars, with an 8.8% increase that year, while 2019 saw the largest drop of 13.9%. From 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 15.5%, averaging a 5.5% annual decline.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands consistently led as the top sources for Sweden's imports of PA6, PA11, PA12, PA66, PA69, PA610, and PA612 in value terms. Germany accounted for 47.4% of import value, Belgium for 18.8%, and the Netherlands for 14.3%, with their combined share totaling 80.5% of all imports.

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

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