France: Market for Soap In Different Forms 2024

Market Size for Soap In Different Forms in France

In 2021, the French soap in different forms market increased by 9.1% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, consumption saw a slight decline. Soap in different forms consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Soap In Different Forms in France

In value terms, soap in different forms production declined to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 44% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Soap In Different Forms

Exports from France

In 2021, shipments abroad of soap in different forms decreased by -37.9% to X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year rising trend. Overall, total exports indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2020, and then fell significantly in the following year.

In value terms, soap in different forms exports contracted dramatically to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 57%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then shrank notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of soap in different forms exports from France, together accounting for 44% of total exports. Germany, Romania, Spain, Poland, the United States, the Netherlands, Hungary, China, Greece and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 42%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the United States (with a CAGR of +20.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for soap in different forms exported from France were Italy ($X), the UK ($X) and Belgium ($X), together accounting for 37% of total exports. Germany, the United States, Spain, Romania, Poland, China, the Netherlands, Hungary, Portugal and Greece lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 42%.

China, with a CAGR of +17.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average soap in different forms export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 4.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a mild decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 26% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Romania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Spain (+2.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Soap In Different Forms

Imports into France

In 2021, imports of soap in different forms into France shrank notably to X tons, waning by -17.3% against 2020. Overall, imports showed a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, soap in different forms imports dropped to $X in 2021. In general, imports saw a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Malaysia (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main suppliers of soap in different forms imports to France, with a combined 57% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +43.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Malaysia ($X), Belgium ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the largest soap in different forms suppliers to France, with a combined 46% share of total imports. Poland, the Netherlands, Italy, Spain and Indonesia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 30%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +35.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average soap in different forms import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 12% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 19%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($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 Netherlands (+3.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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