Eastern Europe: Market for Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations 2024

Market Size for Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations in Eastern Europe

The East European market for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations was estimated at $X in 2021, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations in Eastern Europe

In value terms, production of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations dropped notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 7.2%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

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

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2021, after four years of growth, there was decline in shipments abroad of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations, when their volume decreased by -1.7% to X tons. Total exports indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +41.0% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 17%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

In value terms, exports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations amounted to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% 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 +64.5% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Poland was the key exporting country with an export of about X tons, which amounted to 40% of total exports. Russia (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Hungary (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Romania (X tons). All these countries together took approx. 52% share of total exports. The following exporters - Bulgaria (X tons) and Slovakia (X tons) - together made up 4.3% of total exports.

Exports from Poland increased at an average annual rate of +7.1% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Slovakia (+14.0%), Bulgaria (+7.8%), Russia (+7.6%), Hungary (+4.4%) and Romania (+4.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Slovakia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of +14.0% from 2012-2021. By contrast, the Czech Republic (-2.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Poland and Russia increased by +7.3 and +3.6 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the largest non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising 41% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Czech Republic ($X), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by Hungary, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Poland totaled +7.5%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the Czech Republic (+2.8% per year) and Hungary (+5.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, surging by 8% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 9.4%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Slovakia ($X per ton), while Russia ($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 (+5.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2021, after five years of growth, there was decline in purchases abroad of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations, when their volume decreased by -1% to X tons. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 9.4% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, imports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations amounted to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +64.2% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 17% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons), Romania (X tons), Russia (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Hungary (X tons), Ukraine (X tons), Slovakia (X tons) and Belarus (X tons) represented roughly 90% of total imports in 2021.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Romania (with a CAGR of +9.7%), 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 importing markets in Eastern Europe were Poland ($X), Russia ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X), with a combined 52% share of total imports. Romania, Hungary, Ukraine, Slovakia and Belarus lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 37%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Romania, with a CAGR of +9.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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, picking up by 10% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.2%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while Romania ($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 (+9.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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