Austria: Market for Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations 2024

Market Size for Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations in Austria

In 2022, after four years of growth, there was decline in the Austrian market for non-soap washing and cleaning preparations, when its value decreased by -3.3% to $X. Overall, the total consumption indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +68.3% against 2017 indices. Non-soap washing and cleaning preparations consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations in Austria

In value terms, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, faced a sharp decrease. Non-soap washing and cleaning preparations production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations

Exports from Austria

In 2022, overseas shipments of non-soap washing and cleaning preparations decreased by -0.7% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, exports recorded a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 3.9%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations exports dropped modestly to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 12%. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) were the main destinations of non-soap washing and cleaning preparations exports from Austria, together accounting for 48% of total exports. Poland, Slovakia, Romania, Croatia, Serbia, Slovenia, Italy and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 41%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of +30.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for non-soap washing and cleaning preparations exported from Austria were Germany ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Hungary ($X), with a combined 52% share of total exports. Slovakia, Poland, Slovenia, Croatia, Romania, Italy, Serbia and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 34%.

Among the main countries of destination, Belgium, with a CAGR of +30.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for non-soap washing and cleaning preparations stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -2% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.5%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by 18% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Slovenia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Slovenia (+5.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations

Imports into Austria

In 2022, imports of non-soap washing and cleaning preparations into Austria contracted slightly to X tons, waning by -2.4% on 2021 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations imports fell modestly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 13% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) were the main suppliers of non-soap washing and cleaning preparations imports to Austria, together accounting for 68% of total imports. Serbia, Italy, France, Belgium, the Netherlands and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 23%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Serbia (with a CAGR of +14.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-soap washing and cleaning preparations to Austria, comprising 43% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Serbia ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany totaled +1.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Serbia (+31.1% per year) and Poland (+9.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for non-soap washing and cleaning preparations stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 1.8% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.3%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Serbia ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Serbia (+14.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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