India - Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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View PricingOctober 2023 Records Significant Decrease in India's Bar Soap Imports to $3.2M
India Soap In Bars Imports
In October 2023, overseas purchases of soap and organic surface-active products in bars decreased by -17.1% to 1.7K tons, falling for the second consecutive month after two months of growth. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in August 2023 when imports increased by 107% month-to-month.
In value terms, soap in bars imports plummeted to $3.2M (IndexBox estimates) in October 2023. Overall, imports continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in August 2023 with an increase of 103% m-o-m.
| COUNTRY | Import Value of Soap In Bars in India (million USD) | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2022 | Nov 2022 | Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | Feb 2023 | Mar 2023 | Apr 2023 | May 2023 | Jun 2023 | Jul 2023 | Aug 2023 | Sep 2023 | Oct 2023 | |
| Indonesia | 11.0 | 10.7 | 5.6 | 8.8 | 10.9 | 10.8 | 15.0 | 2.7 | 2.1 | 2.5 | 5.1 | 3.7 | 2.8 |
| Others | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.4 |
| Total | 11.5 | 11.3 | 6.0 | 9.2 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 15.4 | 3.0 | 2.8 | 2.6 | 5.3 | 3.9 | 3.2 |
Imports by Country
In October 2023, Indonesia (1.7K tons) was the main soap in bars supplier to India, with a approximately 96% share of total imports.
From October 2022 to October 2023, the average monthly growth rate of volume from Indonesia was relatively modest.
In value terms, Indonesia ($2.8M) constituted the largest supplier of soap in bars to India.
From October 2022 to October 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of value from Indonesia stood at -10.7%.
Imports by Type
In October 2023, soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use (1.6K tons) constituted the largest type of soap in bars supplied to India, with a 90% share of total imports. Moreover, soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use (178 tons), ninefold.
From October 2022 to October 2023, the average monthly growth rate of the volume of import of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use amounted to -1.2%.
In value terms, soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use ($2.7M) constituted the largest type of soap in bars supplied to India, comprising 84% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use ($510K), with a 16% share of total imports.
Import Prices by Country
In October 2023, the soap in bars price stood at $1,813 per ton (CIF, India), dropping by -3% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price saw a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in June 2023 when the average import price increased by 14% m-o-m. The import price peaked at $6,008 per ton in October 2022; however, from November 2022 to October 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In October 2023, the country with the highest price was Bangladesh ($2,614 per ton), while the price for Indonesia totaled $1,681 per ton.
From October 2022 to October 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bangladesh (-0.6%).
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the soap in bars market in India. 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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1. INTRODUCTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
- 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, By Country, 2012–2024
- 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
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
- 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
