Czech Republic: Market for Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations 2025

Market Size for Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations in the Czech Republic

In 2021, the Czech market for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations increased by 173% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a strong increase. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations in the Czech Republic

In value terms, production of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 111% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

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

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2021, shipments abroad of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations decreased by -3.7% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, exports showed a pronounced decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 16%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations expanded modestly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +64.7% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 18%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Slovakia (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations from the Czech Republic, together comprising 43% of total exports. Poland, Italy, Romania, Croatia, Serbia, Ukraine, Greece, the UK, Albania and Bosnia and Herzegovina lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 43%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Greece (with a CAGR of +38.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations exported from the Czech Republic were Germany ($X), Slovakia ($X) and Hungary ($X), together accounting for 47% of total exports. These countries were followed by Poland, Italy, Romania, Croatia, Greece, Ukraine, Serbia, the UK, Albania and Bosnia and Herzegovina, which together accounted for a further 40%.

Among the main countries of destination, Greece, with a CAGR of +46.4%, recorded 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

In 2021, the average export price for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 6.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, export price for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations increased by +20.0% against 2014 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 37% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Serbia ($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 Romania (+9.7%), 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 the Czech Republic

After three years of growth, supplies from abroad of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations decreased by -2.3% to X tons in 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 15%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2020, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

In value terms, imports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations rose notably to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +84.8% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 29%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Austria (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 the Czech Republic, together accounting for 45% of total imports. Hungary, Poland, Italy, the UK, Belgium, Romania and Slovakia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 48%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Romania (with a CAGR of +35.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations suppliers to the Czech Republic were Germany ($X), Austria ($X) and France ($X), with a combined 52% share of total imports. Poland, Belgium, Hungary, Slovakia, Italy, the UK and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 39%.

Romania, with a CAGR of +34.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 13% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.5%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 14% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

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 Slovakia ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovakia (+9.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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