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

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

The Belgian market for non-soap washing and cleaning preparations expanded markedly to $X in 2022, increasing by 13% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a modest increase 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 +21.7% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations in Belgium

In value terms, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations production fell sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a precipitous decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 14% against the previous year. Non-soap washing and cleaning preparations production peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

Exports of Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations

Exports from Belgium

In 2022, after five years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of non-soap washing and cleaning preparations, when their volume decreased by -19.9% to X tons. In general, total exports indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 50%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

In value terms, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations exports dropped rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a modest increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 72% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of non-soap washing and cleaning preparations exports from Belgium, with a combined 60% share of total exports. The UK, Poland, Turkey, Italy and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 24%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkey (with a CAGR of +21.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and the UK ($X) constituted the largest markets for non-soap washing and cleaning preparations exported from Belgium worldwide, with a combined 46% share of total exports. Germany, Turkey, Poland, Italy and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 27%.

Among the main countries of destination, Turkey, with a CAGR of +28.0%, saw the highest growth rate of 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, with a decrease of -5.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 14% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($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 Turkey (+5.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations

Imports into Belgium

After four years of growth, overseas purchases of non-soap washing and cleaning preparations decreased by -31.7% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 57%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations imports declined remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 54%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then declined notably in the following year.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Germany (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of non-soap washing and cleaning preparations imports to Belgium, with a combined 64% share of total imports. The UK, Poland, Italy and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 28%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +9.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X) appeared to be the largest non-soap washing and cleaning preparations suppliers to Belgium, together accounting for 69% of total imports. The UK, Poland, Italy and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 21%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +7.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

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 6.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 9.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+2.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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