Germany: Market for Organic Surface-Active Products For Washing The Skin 2025

Market Size for Organic Surface-Active Products For Washing The Skin in Germany

The German skin organic surface-active products market soared to $X in 2022, growing by 122% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed buoyant growth. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Organic Surface-Active Products For Washing The Skin in Germany

In value terms, skin organic surface-active products production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 11% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Organic Surface-Active Products For Washing The Skin

Exports from Germany

In 2022, shipments abroad of organic surface-active products for washing the skin decreased by -2% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after four years of growth. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by -7.7% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 13%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, skin organic surface-active products exports dropped slightly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% 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 when exports increased by 17% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of skin organic surface-active products exports from Germany, together accounting for 38% of total exports. The Netherlands, France, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Switzerland, Austria, Sweden, Spain, Greece and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 44%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Slovakia (with a CAGR of +41.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X), the UK ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) were the largest markets for skin organic surface-active products exported from Germany worldwide, with a combined 32% share of total exports. Italy, France, Switzerland, Austria, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Sweden, Spain, Hungary and Greece lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 44%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Slovakia, with a CAGR of +39.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average skin organic surface-active products export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 8.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($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 Austria (+1.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Organic Surface-Active Products For Washing The Skin

Imports into Germany

In 2022, overseas purchases of organic surface-active products for washing the skin increased by 13% to X tons, rising for the fifth year in a row after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 14%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, skin organic surface-active products imports rose remarkably to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 13%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Switzerland (X tons) were the main suppliers of skin organic surface-active products imports to Germany, together comprising 49% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Italy (with a CAGR of +36.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest skin organic surface-active products suppliers to Germany were France ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Switzerland ($X), together comprising 46% of total imports. Italy, Poland, the UK, Spain and China lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 36%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Italy, with a CAGR of +22.9%, 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

The average skin organic surface-active products import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -4.2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a slight expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 13%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($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 UK (+7.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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