France: Soap In Bars Market 2025

Soap In Bars Market Size in France

The French soap in bars market soared to $X in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Soap In Bars Production in France

In value terms, soap in bars production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, production attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Soap In Bars Exports

Exports from France

In 2022, exports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars from France expanded significantly to X tons, growing by X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports enjoyed a notable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, soap in bars exports declined modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Italy (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) were the main destinations of soap in bars exports from France, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

The Czech Republic, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of 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

In 2022, the average soap in bars export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($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 (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Soap In Bars Imports

Imports into France

For the third consecutive year, France recorded growth in overseas purchases of soap and organic surface-active products in bars, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, soap in bars imports reduced modestly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period 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 2018 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), the UK (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of soap in bars imports to France, together comprising X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest soap in bars suppliers to France were Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Italy ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

In 2022, the average soap in bars import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, 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 Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for the UK ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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