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

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

The Europe market for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations declined to $X in 2021, waning by -9.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a mild decline. 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 Europe

In value terms, production of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations contracted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by 9.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

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

Exports in Europe

In 2021, after five years of growth, there was decline in shipments abroad of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations, when their volume decreased by -0.1% to X tons. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 7.5%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, leveling off in the following year.

In value terms, exports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations reached $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 11%. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Belgium (X tons), Germany (X tons), Italy (X tons), Poland (X tons), France (X tons), Spain (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), the UK (X tons), Russia (X tons), Hungary (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Austria (X tons) was the key exporter of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations in Europe, mixing up 87% of total export.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Russia (with a CAGR of +7.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and France ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, with a combined 39% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, Poland, Italy, Spain, the UK, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Austria and Russia, which together accounted for a further 47%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +7.5%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

In 2021, the export price in Europe amounted to $X per ton, rising by 8.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price reached the peak level 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, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while Russia ($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 Europe

After four years of growth, purchases abroad of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations decreased by -3% to X tons in 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 8.4%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then fell modestly in the following year.

In value terms, imports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations rose markedly to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; 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 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the twelve major importers of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations, namely Germany, France, Belgium, the UK, the Netherlands, Poland, Italy, Spain, Romania, Austria, Russia and the Czech Republic, represented more than two-thirds of total import. Portugal (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

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 Europe were Germany ($X), France ($X) and the UK ($X), together comprising 33% of total imports. Belgium, the Netherlands, Poland, Italy, Spain, Russia, Austria, the Czech Republic, Romania and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 43%.

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 Europe stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 10% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, 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 the Czech Republic (+4.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform