CIS: Soap Market 2020

Soap Market Size in CIS

The revenue of the soap market in CIS amounted to $X in 2017, coming up by X% against the previous year. The soap consumption continues to indicate a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008, with an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, the soap market reached their peak level of $X. From 2009 to 2017, growth of the soap market failed to regain its momentum.

Soap Production in CIS

The soap production stood at X tons in 2017, remaining constant against the previous year. The soap production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008, when it surged by X% year-to-year. The volume of soap production peaked in 2017, and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Soap Exports in CIS

In 2017, exports of soap in the form of flakes, wafers, granules or powders in CIS totaled X tons, declining by -X% against the previous year. The soap exports continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015, with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, the soap exports reached their peak volume of X tons. From 2016 to 2017, growth of the soap exports stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, soap exports totaled $X in 2017. The soap exports continue to indicate a prominent increase. The level of exports peaked of $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Soap Exports by Country in CIS

In 2017, Russia (X tons) represented the largest exporter for soap in the form of flakes, wafers, granules or powders, creating X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Moldova (X tons), committing X% share of total exports.

Exports from Russia increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017. At the same time, Moldova (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Moldova emerged as the fastest growing exporter in CIS, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2017. Moldova (-X%) and Russia (-X%) significantly weakened its position in terms of the global exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the largest soap supplier in CIS, making up X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Moldova ($X), with a X% share of global exports.

In Russia, soap exports expanded at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2017.

Soap Export Prices by Country in CIS

The soap export price in CIS stood at $X per ton in 2017, picking up by X% against the previous year. The soap export price continues to indicate a deep descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017, an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices for soap in the form of flakes, wafers, granules or powders attained its maximum level of $X per ton in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Average export prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2017, major exporting countries recorded the following export prices: in Moldova ($X per ton) and Russia ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) and Moldova ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by Russia (-X% per year).

Soap Imports in CIS

In 2017, imports of soap in the form of flakes, wafers, granules or powders in CIS totaled X tons, rising by X% against the previous year. The total imports indicated a remarkable growth from 2007 to 2017: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the soap imports attained its maximum volume of X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, soap imports stood at $X in 2017. The total imports indicated a pronounced growth from 2007 to 2017: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the soap imports reached its peak figure level of $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Soap Imports by Country in CIS

Russia represented the largest importer of soap in the form of flakes, wafers, granules or powders in CIS, with the volume of imports reaching X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2017. It was distantly followed by Kazakhstan (X tons), Azerbaijan (X tons), Moldova (X tons) and Belarus (X tons), together generating X% share of total imports. Armenia (X tons) occupied the mild share of total imports.

Imports into Russia increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017. At the same time, Moldova (+X%), Belarus (+X%), Kazakhstan (+X%), Armenia (+X%) and Azerbaijan (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Moldova emerged as the fastest growing importer in CIS, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2017. Armenia (-X%), Belarus (-X%), Russia (-X%), Azerbaijan (-X%), Moldova (-X%) and Kazakhstan (-X%) significantly weakened its position in terms of the global imports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported soap in the form of flakes, wafers, granules or powders in CIS, making up X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Kazakhstan ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by Azerbaijan, with a X% share.

In Russia, soap imports expanded at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2017. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Kazakhstan (+X% per year) and Azerbaijan (+X% per year).

Soap Import Prices by Country in CIS

In 2017, the soap import price in CIS amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. The soap import price continues to indicate a mild decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008, an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import price peaked of $X per ton in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2017, the country with the highest import price was Armenia ($X per ton), while Moldova ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Armenia (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform