Eastern Europe: Market for Soap In Different Forms 2025

Market Size for Soap In Different Forms in Eastern Europe

The East European soap in different forms market rose rapidly to $X in 2021, picking up by 7.5% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Soap In Different Forms in Eastern Europe

In value terms, soap in different forms production rose sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by 45% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Soap In Different Forms

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2021, shipments abroad of soap in different forms decreased by -11% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 69%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, soap in different forms exports declined modestly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, posted buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 71% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Poland prevails in exports structure, finishing at X tons, which was approx. 80% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Russia (X tons), generating a 9.2% share of total exports. The Czech Republic (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Poland increased at an average annual rate of +15.0% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Russia (+20.0%) and Hungary (+3.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Russia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of +20.0% from 2012-2021. By contrast, the Czech Republic (-3.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Poland (+19 p.p.) and Russia (+4.4 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Hungary (-2.5 p.p.) and the Czech Republic (-8.7 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the largest soap in different forms supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising 75% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Russia ($X), with a 7.5% share of total exports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with a 5.5% share.

In Poland, soap in different forms exports increased at an average annual rate of +12.8% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Russia (+8.0% per year) and the Czech Republic (+1.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 6.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a mild reduction. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while Russia ($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 (+5.1%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Soap In Different Forms

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2021, approx. X tons of soap in different forms were imported in Eastern Europe; dropping by -9.2% against 2020 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, soap in different forms imports reached $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 26%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Poland (X tons), distantly followed by Russia (X tons), Romania (X tons), Hungary (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Slovakia (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons) and Belarus (X tons) were the key importers of soap in different forms, together generating 94% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Belarus (with a CAGR of +17.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X), Russia ($X) and Romania ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, with a combined 59% share of total imports. These countries were followed by the Czech Republic, Hungary, Bulgaria, Slovakia and Belarus, which together accounted for a further 33%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Belarus, with a CAGR of +8.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, 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, surging by 14% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, 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 Russia ($X per ton), while Belarus ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bulgaria (+2.9%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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