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India - Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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India - Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

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Jan 18, 2024

October 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.India Soap In Bars Imports By Country (Million USD)

COUNTRYImport Value of Soap In Bars in India (million USD)
Oct 2022Nov 2022Dec 2022Jan 2023Feb 2023Mar 2023Apr 2023May 2023Jun 2023Jul 2023Aug 2023Sep 2023Oct 2023
Indonesia11.010.75.68.810.910.815.02.72.12.55.13.72.8
Others0.60.50.40.40.40.50.40.30.70.20.20.30.4
Total11.511.36.09.211.311.315.43.02.82.65.33.93.2

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%).

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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.

Country coverage:

  • India

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in India
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    10. Market Size and Growth, By Product
    11. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
    12. Exports and Growth, By Product
    13. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
    14. Production Volume and Growth
    15. Exports and Growth
    16. Export Prices and Growth
    17. Market Size and Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports and Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

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