China - Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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View PricingChina's Export of Soap in Bars Reaches $887 Million in 2023
China Soap In Bars Exports
In 2023, the amount of soap and organic surface-active products in bars exported from China surged to 516K tons, rising by 28% on 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 103% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 611K tons. From 2021 to 2023, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, soap in bars exports reached $887M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. Overall, exports enjoyed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 108% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $1.1B. From 2021 to 2023, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.
| COUNTRY | Export Value of Soap In Bars in China (million USD) | ||||||||||
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
| United States | 85.5 | 78.9 | 75.5 | 94.6 | 103 | 133 | 131 | 476 | 190 | 170 | 194 |
| Thailand | 3.6 | 3.5 | 1.9 | 1.8 | 4.0 | 7.3 | 5.6 | 9.8 | 23.9 | 53.6 | 70.0 |
| Australia | 34.5 | 33.4 | 32.4 | 32.1 | 38.4 | 41.4 | 48.6 | 94.7 | 53.3 | 66.4 | 66.9 |
| Philippines | 9.1 | 10.2 | 9.0 | 11.9 | 12.6 | 25.5 | 34.1 | 39.2 | 45.6 | 67.3 | 64.1 |
| Japan | 59.8 | 55.4 | 49.9 | 43.5 | 48.9 | 51.9 | 49.7 | 91.0 | 45.9 | 44.7 | 38.7 |
| Malaysia | 7.3 | 4.8 | 5.7 | 3.2 | 2.4 | 2.7 | 6.6 | 10.9 | 13.3 | 29.8 | 36.8 |
| Chile | 4.3 | 4.3 | 6.9 | 6.1 | 7.1 | 10.4 | 15.7 | 31.1 | 39.3 | 32.8 | 32.8 |
| United Kingdom | 28.4 | 21.0 | 22.0 | 19.4 | 17.6 | 21.4 | 23.1 | 42.8 | 17.8 | 15.2 | 16.1 |
| Others | 154 | 155 | 141 | 125 | 140 | 151 | 206 | 287 | 274 | 316 | 368 |
| Total | 386 | 366 | 344 | 338 | 373 | 445 | 520 | 1,083 | 703 | 796 | 887 |
Exports by Country
the United States (126K tons) was the main destination for soap in bars exports from China, accounting for a 25% share of total exports. Moreover, soap in bars exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Australia (48K tons), threefold. Chile (35K tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 6.8% share.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States amounted to +12.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Australia (+9.8% per year) and Chile (+29.6% per year).
In value terms, the United States ($194M) remains the key foreign market for soap and organic surface-active products in bars exports from China, comprising 22% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Thailand ($70M), with a 7.9% share of total exports. It was followed by Australia, with a 7.5% share.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States stood at +8.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Thailand (+34.6% per year) and Australia (+6.9% per year).
Exports by Type
Soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use (497K tons) was the largest type of soap and organic surface-active products in bars exported from China, with a 96% share of total exports. Moreover, soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use exceeded the volume of the second product type, soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use (19K tons), more than tenfold.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of the volume of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use exports totaled +11.6%.
In value terms, soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use ($832M) remains the largest type of soap and organic surface-active products in bars exported from China, comprising 94% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use ($56M), with a 6.3% share of total exports.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of the value of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use exports amounted to +9.9%.
Export Prices by Country
In 2023, the soap in bars price stood at $1,720 per ton (FOB, China), shrinking by -13.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 an increase of 8.7%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $2,054 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Malaysia ($2,859 per ton), while the average price for exports to Peru ($871 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Thailand (+0.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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The Largest Import Supplying Countries
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The Largest Destinations for Exports
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
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- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
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- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
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- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
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- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
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- 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, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
