Belarus: Market for Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations 2024

Market Size for Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations in Belarus

For the sixth year in a row, the Belarusian market for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 12% to $X in 2021. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports of Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations

Exports from Belarus

In 2021, the amount of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations exported from Belarus shrank modestly to X tons, which is down by -3.6% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports, however, showed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 93%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then fell modestly in the following year.

In value terms, exports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations stood at $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 67%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for exports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations from Belarus, with a 66% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations to Russia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Ukraine (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Azerbaijan (X tons), with a 5.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Russia amounted to +22.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ukraine (+30.6% per year) and Azerbaijan (+68.0% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations exports from Belarus, comprising 61% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Ukraine ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Uzbekistan, with a 3.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Russia totaled +15.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ukraine (+34.1% per year) and Uzbekistan (+4.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 5.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 6.8% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Ukraine (+2.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations

Imports into Belarus

After five years of growth, overseas purchases of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations decreased by -0.9% to X tons in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +94.4% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at X tons in 2020, and then fell modestly in the following year.

In value terms, imports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations expanded sharply to $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +59.9% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 29%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Russia (X tons) constituted the largest non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations supplier to Belarus, with a 76% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations from Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Poland (X tons), ninefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Germany (X tons), with a 3.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Russia amounted to +10.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (+3.1% per year) and Germany (+2.9% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations to Belarus, comprising 71% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 6.3% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with a 5.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Russia stood at +8.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+1.7% per year) and Poland (-0.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 14% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a slight slump. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Ukraine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+2.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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