Australia - Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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View PricingJuly 2023 Sees Australia's Soap in Bars Import Reach $14M
Australia Soap In Bars Imports
In July 2023, purchases abroad of soap and organic surface-active products in bars was finally on the rise to reach 4.9K tons for the first time since March 2023, thus ending a three-month declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a slight setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in August 2022 when imports increased by 30% month-to-month. As a result, imports reached the peak of 7.7K tons. From September 2022 to July 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, soap in bars imports contracted slightly to $14M (IndexBox estimates) in July 2023. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in August 2022 when imports increased by 28% against the previous month. As a result, imports attained the peak of $21M. From September 2022 to July 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.
COUNTRY | Import Value of Soap In Bars in Australia (million USD) | ||||||||||||
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Jul 2022 | Aug 2022 | Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | Nov 2022 | Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | Feb 2023 | Mar 2023 | Apr 2023 | May 2023 | Jun 2023 | Jul 2023 | |
China | 8.7 | 10.9 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 6.6 | 6.5 | 7.2 | 5.6 | 6.8 | 6.4 | 5.7 | 5.4 | 5.3 |
Singapore | 2.2 | 2.2 | 3.2 | 1.2 | 2.0 | 3.3 | 1.5 | 1.8 | 3.1 | 2.4 | 1.8 | 1.6 | 1.6 |
Thailand | 1.3 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 1.1 | 1.0 | 1.3 | 0.7 |
Luxembourg | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.8 | N/A | 0.3 | 0.6 |
Others | 3.6 | 5.7 | 5.2 | 6.1 | 5.9 | 4.7 | 4.4 | 5.3 | 6.3 | 5.1 | 6.2 | 5.0 | 5.4 |
Total | 16.4 | 21.0 | 17.7 | 15.3 | 16.4 | 16.3 | 15.1 | 14.2 | 17.6 | 15.8 | 14.8 | 13.7 | 13.7 |
Imports by Country
In July 2023, China (2K tons) constituted the largest supplier of soap in bars to Australia, with a 40% share of total imports. Moreover, soap in bars imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Singapore (623 tons), threefold. Thailand (227 tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 4.7% share.
From July 2022 to July 2023, the average monthly growth rate of volume from China amounted to -4.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Singapore (-2.9% per month) and Thailand (-3.7% per month).
In value terms, China ($5.3M) constituted the largest supplier of soap in bars to Australia, comprising 39% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Singapore ($1.6M), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Thailand, with a 5.4% share.
From July 2022 to July 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled -4.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Singapore (-2.6% per month) and Thailand (-4.5% per month).
Imports by Type
Soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use (3K tons) and soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use (1.9K tons) were the main products of soap in bars imports to Australia.
From July 2022 to July 2023, the biggest increases were in soap in bars other than for toilet use (with a CAGR of -1.3%).
In value terms, the most traded types of soap and organic surface-active products in bars in Australia were soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use ($7.4M) and soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use ($6.3M).
Import Prices by Country
In July 2023, the soap in bars price amounted to $2,800 per ton (CIF, Australia), which is down by -4.9% against the previous month. Overall, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in March 2023 when the average import price increased by 12% month-to-month. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $3,000 per ton. From April 2023 to July 2023, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.
Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In July 2023, the highest price was recorded for prices from Thailand ($3,262 per ton) and Ireland ($3,050 per ton), while the price for Luxembourg ($2,491 per ton) and Serbia ($2,491 per ton) were amongst the lowest.
From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ireland (+2.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the soap in bars market in Australia. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 20421915 - Soap and organic surface-active products in bars, etc., for toilet use
- Prodcom 20413120 - Soap and organic surface-active products in bars, etc., n.e.c.
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
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The Largest Destinations for Exports
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
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- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023