Eastern Europe: Market for Organic Surface-Active Products For Washing The Skin 2022

Market Size for Organic Surface-Active Products For Washing The Skin in Eastern Europe

After five years of growth, the East European skin organic surface-active products market decreased by less than 0.1% to $X in 2021. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

Production of Organic Surface-Active Products For Washing The Skin in Eastern Europe

In value terms, skin organic surface-active products production contracted slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 47% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Organic Surface-Active Products For Washing The Skin

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2021, shipments abroad of organic surface-active products for washing the skin decreased by -4.7% to X tons for the first time since 2011, thus ending a nine-year rising trend. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 26%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then fell modestly in the following year.

In value terms, skin organic surface-active products exports reached $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, posted a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 35% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Poland represented the largest exporter of organic surface-active products for washing the skin in Eastern Europe, with the volume of exports accounting for X tons, which was near 58% of total exports in 2021. The Czech Republic (X tons) held an 11% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Russia (11%) and Slovakia (6.5%). Hungary (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons) and Romania (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to skin organic surface-active products exports from Poland stood at +9.9%. At the same time, Slovakia (+57.2%), Bulgaria (+24.6%), Romania (+17.0%), Russia (+9.0%), the Czech Republic (+5.6%) and Hungary (+3.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Slovakia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of +57.2% from 2012-2021. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Slovakia, Poland and Bulgaria increased by +6.2, +3.7 and +2.3 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the largest skin organic surface-active products supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising 50% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Czech Republic ($X), with a 21% share of total exports. It was followed by Russia, with an 8.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Poland totaled +8.8%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the Czech Republic (+16.8% per year) and Russia (+6.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 6.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the export price increased by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while Bulgaria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+10.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Organic Surface-Active Products For Washing The Skin

Imports in Eastern Europe

Skin organic surface-active products imports was estimated at X tons in 2021, remaining stable against the previous year. Total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% 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 +74.4% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 17% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, skin organic surface-active products imports rose markedly to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.1% 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 +97.3% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 21%. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Poland (X tons), distantly followed by Russia (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Romania (X tons), Hungary (X tons), Slovakia (X tons) and Ukraine (X tons) were the largest importers of organic surface-active products for washing the skin, together committing 92% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Romania (with a CAGR of +13.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest skin organic surface-active products importing markets in Eastern Europe were Poland ($X), Russia ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X), together comprising 60% of total imports. These countries were followed by Romania, Hungary, Slovakia and Ukraine, which together accounted for a further 31%.

Slovakia, with a CAGR of +16.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 9.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while Slovakia ($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 (+6.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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