Germany: Soap And Detergent Market 2024

Soap And Detergent Market Size in Germany

In 2022, the German soap and detergent market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Soap and detergent consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Soap And Detergent Production in Germany

In value terms, soap and detergent production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a pronounced curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Soap And Detergent Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2022, overseas shipments of soap and detergents decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the sixth consecutive year after five years of growth. Overall, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, soap and detergent exports stood at $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of soap and detergent exports from Germany, with a combined X% share of total exports. Austria, Poland, the UK, Switzerland, Italy, Denmark, the Czech Republic, Spain, China and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest markets for soap and detergent exported from Germany were France ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Poland ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. Austria, Switzerland, Belgium, the UK, Italy, Spain, China, the Czech Republic, Hungary and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, the Czech Republic, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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

In 2022, the average soap and detergent export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Denmark ($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 And Detergent Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was growth in overseas purchases of soap and detergents, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, soap and detergent imports rose rapidly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons), France (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of soap and detergent imports to Germany, with a combined X% share of total imports. Belgium, Italy, the Czech Republic, Spain, Romania, Hungary, the UK, Austria, Serbia and Switzerland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest soap and detergent suppliers to Germany were France ($X), Poland ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. Belgium, the Czech Republic, Serbia, Italy, the UK, Switzerland, Spain, Austria, Hungary and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, Serbia, 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

The average soap and detergent import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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