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Salt, pure NaCl and sea water market in Sweden

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Swedish salt market volume declined from 777.2 thousand tons in 2018 to around 550 thousand tons in 2020-2021. This contraction coincided with the launch of structured government initiatives, notably the Swedish Food Agency's 2020 assignment to negotiate industry-wide reductions in salt content for processed foods, aiming directly to lower national consumption.

By 2024, the market recovered to 705.2 thousand tons, driven by a significant increase in salt imports. New demand segments emerged, such as SaltX Technology's advancements in sustainable salt-based energy storage, while continuous regulatory and consumer pressure for low-sodium products prompted adaptations within the food industry.

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, 2020-2021, 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, 2020-2021, 2024
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2020-2021, 2024
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2020-2021, 2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Sweden
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018, 2020-2021, 2024, t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2020-2021, 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
3. 5.3. Global production by Country, 2018-2022
  1. 5.3.1. Global Production by Country in kind
    1. 5.3.1.1. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2022, t
    2. 5.3.1.2. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2022
    3. 5.3.1.3. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2022
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 Sweden in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Sweden 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, 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, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sweden in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Sweden 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, 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, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sweden in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Sweden 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, 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, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sweden in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Sweden 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, 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, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K 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 salt, pure NaCl and sea water 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

Top producers of salt, pure NaCl and sea water, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of salt, pure NaCl and sea water, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Production reached its peak in 2018 and hit its lowest point in 2020, with a 16-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Sweden produced 973 tonnes of salt, pure NaCl, and seawater, marking a 64.0% increase compared to the previous year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	64.0%	n/a	n/a	(53.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports salt, pure NaCl and sea water from Sweden

Exports in kind, K t

Sweden's exports of salt, pure NaCl, and seawater declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports totaled 6.6 thousand tonnes, representing a sharp 25.6% drop from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 34.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 13.3%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 16.5 thousand tonnes. The largest decrease occurred in 2019, with a 46.4% decline, while the biggest increase was in 2018, with a 63.3% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	63.3%	(46.4%)	(25.6%)	(13.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the country structure of Sweden's exports in kind was dominated by Norway and Finland, which together accounted for 82.8% of total flows. Other markets contributed to a long tail of smaller shares.

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

Sweden's exports of salt, pure NaCl, and seawater in value terms declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 6 516 thousand US dollars, a slight 0.8% decrease from the previous year. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 7 421 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with an 11.5% drop, while the biggest increase was in 2018, with a 13.7% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	13.7%	(11.5%)	(0.8%)	(0.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Norway, Finland, and Denmark were the top buyers of salt, pure NaCl, and seawater from Sweden in value terms. Norway accounted for 38.6% of exports, Finland for 18.8%, and Denmark for 14.8%, collectively making up 72.2% of total export value.

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 salt, pure NaCl and sea water to Sweden

Imports in kind, K t

Sweden's imports of salt, pure NaCl, and seawater in kind fell for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports totaled 559.8 thousand tonnes, a significant 23.0% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports dropped by 25.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.4%. The highest import volume was in 2018 at 777.7 thousand tonnes. The largest increase was recorded in 2018, with a 3.4% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.4%	(6.5%)	(23.0%)	(9.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Denmark, and the Netherlands were the primary sources for Sweden's imports in kind. Germany held 45.6% of imports, Denmark 20.5%, and the Netherlands 18.2%, together comprising 84.3% 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, K $ US

Sweden's imports of salt, pure NaCl, and seawater in value terms decreased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports stood at 56 586 thousand US dollars, down 9.1% from the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 64 593 thousand US dollars. The largest increase occurred in 2018, with a 12.7% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	12.7%	(3.7%)	(9.1%)	(0.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, Germany, Denmark, and the Netherlands remained the leading sources in Sweden's import structure in value terms. Germany accounted for 35.3% of imports, Denmark for 20.1%, and the Netherlands for 17.0%, with a combined share of 72.4% 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