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

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

The Belgian market for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations expanded significantly to $X in 2021, picking up by 7.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +88.2% against 2016 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Production of Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations in Belgium

In value terms, production of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations dropped slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 14%. Over the period under review, production of attained the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then fell modestly in the following year.

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

Exports from Belgium

In 2021, overseas shipments of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations increased by 2.7% to X tons, rising for the fifth consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +78.6% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 49%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, exports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations totaled $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 70% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations from Belgium, with a combined 56% share of total exports. The UK, Poland, Turkey, Italy, Spain and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 26%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkey (with a CAGR of +25.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest markets for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations exported from Belgium worldwide, with a combined 49% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the UK, Turkey, Italy, Spain, Poland and Sweden, which together accounted for a further 29%.

Among the main countries of destination, Turkey, with a CAGR of +29.7%, 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

In 2021, the average export price for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations amounted to $X per ton, rising by 5.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 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 Turkey ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 Turkey (+3.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports into Belgium

In 2021, overseas purchases of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations increased by 13% to X tons, rising for the fourth consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, imports recorded a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 59%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations rose rapidly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw a pronounced expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 55% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Germany (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations to Belgium, together accounting for 66% of total imports. The UK, Poland, Romania, Italy and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 26%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Romania (with a CAGR of +185.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X) were the largest non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations suppliers to Belgium, together accounting for 68% of total imports. The UK, Poland, Italy, Romania and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 19%.

Romania, with a CAGR of +162.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations amounted to $X per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 9.8% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Romania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+1.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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