Eastern Europe: 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 Eastern Europe

In 2022, the East European market for soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use increased by 0.9% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a perceptible downturn. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak 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 Eastern Europe

In value terms, production of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a perceptible reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 8.4% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, the amount of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use exported in Eastern Europe reduced to X tons, approximately equating the previous year. Total exports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by -7.5% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 27%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use contracted modestly to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by -5.0% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 21% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Poland was the main exporter of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use in Eastern Europe, with the volume of exports accounting for X tons, which was near 56% of total exports in 2022. Russia (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with an 18% share, followed by the Czech Republic (14%). Romania (X tons), Ukraine (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

Exports from Poland increased at an average annual rate of +9.4% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Russia (+13.6%), Romania (+12.6%), Hungary (+7.9%) and the Czech Republic (+6.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Russia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of +13.6% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Ukraine (-12.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Poland (+13 p.p.) and Russia (+8.6 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Ukraine saw its share reduced by -18.6% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the largest soap in bars for toilet use supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising 61% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Czech Republic ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Russia, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Poland amounted to +9.9%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the Czech Republic (+4.3% per year) and Russia (+9.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 20%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+0.4%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

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

Imports in Eastern Europe

Imports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use reached X tons in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 15%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use reached $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 17%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Russia (X tons), distantly followed by the Czech Republic (X tons), Poland (X tons), Hungary (X tons), Romania (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons) and Ukraine (X tons) represented the major importers of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use, together constituting 90% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Hungary (with a CAGR of +12.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest soap in bars for toilet use importing markets in Eastern Europe were Russia ($X), Poland ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X), together accounting for 58% of total imports. Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria and Ukraine lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 32%.

Hungary, with a CAGR of +10.2%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 8.5%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while Romania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+3.2%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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