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U.S. - Soap And Detergent - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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U.S. - Soap And Detergent - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

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Sep 24, 2023

July 2023 Witnessed a 6% Drop in U.S. Soap and Detergent Exports, Amounting to $408M

U.S. Soap And Detergent Exports

In July 2023, the amount of soap and detergents exported from the United States fell to 125K tons, with a decrease of -6.5% on June 2023 figures. Over the period under review, exports recorded a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2023 with an increase of 16% m-o-m.

In value terms, soap and detergent exports declined to $408M (IndexBox estimates) in July 2023. Overall, exports recorded a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2023 when exports increased by 23% against the previous month. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $495M. From April 2023 to July 2023, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum. U.S. Soap And Detergent Exports By Country (Million USD)

COUNTRYExport Value of Soap And Detergent in U.S. (million USD)
Jul 2022Aug 2022Sep 2022Oct 2022Nov 2022Dec 2022Jan 2023Feb 2023Mar 2023Apr 2023May 2023Jun 2023Jul 2023
Canada206199207206193176189186216184193188188
Mexico38.145.842.635.131.333.349.632.750.140.560.244.835.7
Japan12.012.510.29.49.16.810.97.36.46.410.224.825.0
China21.927.221.318.615.518.417.017.520.423.217.915.114.3
Brazil17.716.116.914.212.39.311.914.918.89.413.513.710.7
Others177184195179172179154144184155155149135
Total472484493462433423433403495419450436408

Exports by Country

Canada (73K tons) was the main destination for soap and detergent exports from the United States, with a 58% share of total exports. Moreover, soap and detergent exports to Canada exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Mexico (13K tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Brazil (2.6K tons), with a 2.1% share.

From July 2022 to July 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of volume to Canada was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average monthly rates of exports growth: Mexico (+0.3% per month) and Brazil (-5.5% per month).

In value terms, Canada ($188M) remains the key foreign market for soap and detergent exports from the United States, comprising 46% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mexico ($36M), with an 8.7% share of total exports. It was followed by Japan, with a 6.1% share.

From July 2022 to July 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of value to Canada was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average monthly rates of exports growth: Mexico (-0.5% per month) and Japan (+6.3% per month).

Exports by Type

Non-soap washing and cleaning preparations (100K tons) was the largest type of soap and detergent exported from the United States, accounting for a 80% share of total exports. Moreover, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations exceeded the volume of the second product type, soap (25K tons), fourfold.

From July 2022 to July 2023, the average monthly growth rate of the volume of export of non-soap washing and cleaning preparations stood at -1.6%.

In value terms, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations ($318M) remains the largest type of soap and detergent exported from the United States, comprising 78% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by soap ($90M), with a 22% share of total exports.

From July 2022 to July 2023, the average monthly growth rate of the export volume of non-soap washing and cleaning preparations totaled -1.4%.

Export Prices by Country

In July 2023, the soap and detergent price amounted to $3,268 per ton (FOB, US), remaining stable against the previous month. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in December 2022 an increase of 11% m-o-m. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $3,696 per ton. From January 2023 to July 2023, the the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Japan ($12,371 per ton), while the average price for exports to Malaysia ($956 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Japan (+12.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the soap and detergent market in the U.S.. 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 20413120 - Soap and organic surface-active products in bars, etc., n.e.c.
  • Prodcom 20413150 - Soap in the form of flakes, wafers, granules or powders
  • Prodcom 20413180 - Soap in forms excluding bars, cakes or moulded shapes, p aper, wadding, felt and non-wovens impregnated or coated with soap/detergent, flakes, granules or powders
  • Prodcom 20421915 - Soap and organic surface-active products in bars, etc., for toilet use
  • Prodcom 20421930 - Organic surface-active products and preparations for washing the skin, whether or not containing soap, p.r.s.
  • Prodcom 20413240 - Surface-active preparations, whether or not containing soap, p .r.s. (excluding those for use as soap)
  • Prodcom 20413250 - Washing preparations and cleaning preparations, with or without soap, p.r.s. including auxiliary washing preparations excluding those for use as soap, surface-active preparations
  • Prodcom 20413260 - Surface-active preparations, whether or not containing soap, n .p.r.s. (excluding those for use as soap)
  • Prodcom 20413270 - Washing preparations and cleaning preparations, with or without soap, n.p.r.s. including auxiliary washing preparations excluding those for use as soap, surface-active preparations
  • Prodcom 20421850 - Dentifrices (including toothpaste, denture cleaners)
  • Prodcom 20411000 - Glycerol (glycerine), crude, glycerol waters and glycerol lyes

Country coverage:

  • United States

Data coverage:

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

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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

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    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
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  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
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    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030

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  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
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    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
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    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

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    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    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, 2012–2023
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023

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