Benelux: Market for Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars For Toilet Use 2024

Market Size for Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars For Toilet Use in Benelux

The Benelux market for soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use soared to $X in 2022, increasing by 211% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, showed a noticeable decline. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars For Toilet Use in Benelux

In value terms, production of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a noticeable downturn. The level of production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars For Toilet Use

Exports in Benelux

In 2022, overseas shipments of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use decreased by -39.6% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, exports, however, posted a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 108%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use reduced remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 69% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) was the major exporter of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use, constituting 83% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), mixing up a 16% share of total exports.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use exports, with a CAGR of +8.5% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Belgium (+3.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. From 2012 to 2022, the share of the Netherlands increased by +7.5 percentage points.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest soap in bars for toilet use supplier in Benelux, comprising 83% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 17% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in the Netherlands totaled +6.9%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 22% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a slight downturn. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the Netherlands amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (-0.1%).

Imports of Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars For Toilet Use

Imports in Benelux

In 2022, supplies from abroad of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use decreased by -27.9% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, imports, however, recorded a temperate expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 79% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use contracted sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a temperate increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 59%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) was the main importer of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use, creating 73% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), making up a 26% share of total imports.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use imports, with a CAGR of +5.1% from 2012 to 2022. Belgium (-1.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of the Netherlands increased by +14 percentage points.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use in Benelux, comprising 71% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 27% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in the Netherlands stood at +3.9%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 2% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 14%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the Netherlands amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (-0.0%).

Source: IndexBox Platform