Europe: Market for Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars Other Than For Toilet Use 2024

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

The Europe market for soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use dropped modestly to $X in 2022, which is down by -4.2% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -29.0% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

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

In value terms, production of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -7.9% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 18%. Over the period under review, production of reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

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

Exports in Europe

In 2022, the amount of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use exported in Europe was estimated at X tons, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021. Total exports indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% 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 +60.2% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, exports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use fell to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the five major exporters of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use, namely Poland, the UK, Russia, Italy and Germany, represented more than two-thirds of total export. It was distantly followed by France (X tons) and Greece (X tons), together creating a 12% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key 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 ($X), the UK ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together comprising 46% of total exports.

Poland, with a CAGR of +21.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among 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 2022, the export price in Europe amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 16% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Germany ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by 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 Europe

In 2022, supplies from abroad of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use decreased by -2.2% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% 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 -5.5% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 41% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use reduced to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced 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

The countries with the highest levels of imports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use in 2022 were the UK (X tons), France (X tons) and Germany (X tons), together finishing at 48% of total import. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), making up an 8.1% share of total imports. The following importers - Denmark (X tons), Russia (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Italy (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Romania (X tons), Ireland (X tons), Greece (X tons) and Bulgaria (X tons) - together made up 26% 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 Greece (with a CAGR of +16.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the UK ($X), France ($X) and Germany ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined 42% share of total imports. The Netherlands, Italy, the Czech Republic, Romania, Denmark, Belgium, Russia, Ireland, Greece and Bulgaria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 34%.

The Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +15.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -13% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 16% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while Bulgaria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+7.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform