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

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

The French market for soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use surged to $X in 2022, picking up by 28% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars For Toilet Use in France

In value terms, production of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, production reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

Exports from France

In 2022, the amount of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use exported from France declined modestly to X tons, approximately reflecting 2021 figures. In general, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 19%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use declined to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use from France, together accounting for 38% of total exports. Spain, the Netherlands, Italy, the UK, Poland, Cote d'Ivoire, Morocco, Portugal, Switzerland and South Korea lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 36%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by South Korea (with a CAGR of +20.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), Germany ($X) and Belgium ($X) constituted the largest markets for soap in bars for toilet use exported from France worldwide, with a combined 33% share of total exports. Spain, Italy, the UK, the Netherlands, Poland, Cote d'Ivoire, South Korea, Switzerland, Portugal and Morocco lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 35%.

South Korea, with a CAGR of +20.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -3.6% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Morocco ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Switzerland (+9.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports into France

In 2022, the amount of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use imported into France rose rapidly to X tons, growing by 7% against the year before. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 30%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 21% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of soap in bars for toilet use to France, accounting for a 51% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Italy (X tons), with a 7.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+16.0% per year) and Italy (-3.1% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use to France, comprising 37% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany amounted to -2.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+10.8% per year) and Italy (-3.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a slight contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 15% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Israel (+5.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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