EU: Market for Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars Other Than For Toilet Use 2025

Market Size for Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars Other Than For Toilet Use in the EU

The EU market for soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use dropped to $X in 2022, waning by -9.9% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw a slight expansion. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars Other Than For Toilet Use in the EU

In value terms, production of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 23% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

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

Exports in the EU

Exports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use rose to X tons in 2022, picking up by 3.7% compared with the previous year. Total exports indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +85.3% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 32%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, exports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use contracted slightly to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +74.5% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 28% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Poland (X tons), distantly followed by Italy (X tons), Germany (X tons), France (X tons), Greece (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) represented the main exporters of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use, together creating 83% of total exports. The Netherlands (X tons) took a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +26.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X), Germany ($X) and Italy ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined 57% share of total exports. France, Greece, the Netherlands and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 27%.

The Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +25.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -7.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 13% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, 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 the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+2.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports in the EU

In 2022, imports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use in the European Union expanded to X tons, picking up by 2% against the previous year's figure. Total imports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, imports decreased by -2.6% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 36%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use dropped remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 54% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

France (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the major importers of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use in 2022, finishing at approx. 20% and 20% of total imports, respectively. The Netherlands (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with an 11% share, followed by Denmark (5.5%) and Belgium (5%). The following importers - Italy (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Romania (X tons), Ireland (X tons), Greece (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) - together made up 24% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Greece (with a CAGR of +16.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest soap in bars other than for toilet use importing markets in the European Union were France ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together accounting for 44% of total imports. Poland, Italy, the Czech Republic, Romania, Denmark, Belgium, Ireland, Greece, Hungary and Bulgaria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 40%.

The Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +15.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among 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 the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -20.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the import price increased by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while Bulgaria ($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 (+13.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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