Benelux: Market for Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars Other Than For Toilet Use 2025

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

After three years of growth, the Benelux market for soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use decreased by -19.6% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a strong expansion. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2021, and then dropped notably in the following year.

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

In value terms, production of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a slight setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by 262% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports in Benelux

In 2022, the amount of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use exported in Benelux reduced sharply to X tons, which is down by -25.3% against 2021. In general, exports showed a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 104%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use shrank markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 73%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands represented the key exporting country with an export of about X tons, which recorded 68% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), creating a 31% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to soap in bars other than for toilet use exports from the Netherlands stood at -7.2%. Belgium (-6.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest soap in bars other than for toilet use supplier in Benelux, comprising 66% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 32% share of total exports.

In the Netherlands, exports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use decreased by an average annual rate of -7.2% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, surging by 2.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 9.1%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+2.6%).

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

Imports in Benelux

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use, when their volume decreased by -17.2% to X tons. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a temperate increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 55% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, imports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use reduced remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a modest expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 45% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands was the key importing country with an import of around X tons, which finished at 68% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), making up a 30% share of total imports.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use imports, with a CAGR of +6.2% from 2012 to 2022. Belgium (-2.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The Netherlands (+19 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Belgium saw its share reduced by -19.6% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use in Benelux, comprising 69% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 28% share of total imports.

In the Netherlands, imports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% over the period from 2012-2022.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -11.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a slight decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 8.4% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (-0.2%).

Source: IndexBox Platform