Paper finishing agents market in Sweden

Earlier Report Observations

The Swedish market for paper finishing agents experienced notable shifts in volume from 2018 to 2022. Consumption rose to a high of 94 266 t in 2019, then contracted over the next three years, falling to 59 781 t by 2022.

Measured in value, the market told a different story, growing consistently from 55.4 million $ in 2018 to 82.9 million $ in 2022. This divergence points to a rising average product value or price increases within the sector during a period of declining physical volume.

By 2024, the industry landscape was influenced by a strong focus on sustainability. Innovations such as Vividye's adaptation of eco-friendly textile dyes for cosmetics and the strategic partnership between Huntsman and Archroma to develop sustainable dyeing chemicals reflected broader regulatory and consumer-driven trends towards environmentally compliant solutions in the Swedish market.

Production paper finishing agents in Sweden

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Paper finishing agents production in Sweden declined after two years of growth. In 2020, output was valued at 47 223 K $ US, marking a 1.7% decrease compared to the previous year. Production peaked in 2019 at 48 030 K $ US. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 4%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 1.3%. The largest year-over-year increase occurred in 2018, with a rise of 3.3%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2020, Sweden produced 56 408 t of paper finishing agents, representing a significant decline of 28.3% from 2019. The largest increase in production was recorded in 2019, at 4.1%. From 2017 to 2020, overall production decreased by 30.2%, averaging an annual decline of 11.3%.

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

Exports paper finishing agents from Sweden

Exports in kind, t

Sweden's exports of paper finishing agents in volume terms declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 25 690 t, showing a modest decrease of 9.0% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 43%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -17.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Finland, Germany, and Italy were the leading destinations for Sweden's paper finishing agents exports in volume terms. Finland accounted for 29.5% of exports, Germany for 18.3%, and Italy for 14.7%. Together, these three countries represented 62.5% of total export flows.

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

Sweden's paper finishing agents exports in value terms increased after two years of decline. In 2020, exports reached 22 554 K $ US, showing no significant change from the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 22 491 K $ US, which also saw the largest decline of 22.3%. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 23.6%, with a CAGR of -8.6%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany, Finland, and Italy were the largest buyers of paper finishing agents from Sweden in value terms. Germany accounted for 26.5% of exports, Finland for 16.3%, and Italy for 9.1%. Collectively, these three countries made up 51.9% of total export value.

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

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

Imports paper finishing agents to Sweden

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Sweden imported 41 858 t of paper finishing agents, indicating a modest decrease of 4.4% year-over-year. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 41 736 t, which also experienced the largest decline of 5.0%. Imports saw the largest increase in 2019, rising by 4.9%. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 4.7%, with an average annual decline of 1.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Finland, Germany, and Austria were the primary sources for Sweden's paper finishing agents imports in volume terms. Finland contributed 46.6% of imports, Germany 18.1%, and Austria 12.7%. Together, these three countries accounted for 77.5% of total import flows.

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

Sweden's imports of paper finishing agents in value terms declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 34 565 K $ US, equivalent to a drop of 6.7% compared to the previous year. The highest import value was recorded in 2018 at 37 450 K $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 2.0%. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 5.8%, with an average annual decline of 2.0%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Finland, Germany, and the United States formed the core of Sweden's paper finishing agents imports in value terms. Finland accounted for 38.1% of imports, Germany for 19.1%, and the United States for 11.8%. Collectively, these three countries represented 69.0% of total import flows.

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

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