Germany: Soap In Bars Market 2024

Soap In Bars Market Size in Germany

The German soap in bars market fell to $X in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a deep slump. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Soap In Bars Production in Germany

In value terms, soap in bars production expanded modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Soap in bars production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Soap In Bars Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2022, after seven years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of soap and organic surface-active products in bars, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. The total export volume 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 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, soap in bars exports reduced to $X in 2022. The total export value 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of soap in bars exports from Germany, together comprising X% of total exports. Poland, Austria, the Czech Republic, Belgium, Mexico, Switzerland, Romania, Italy, the United Arab Emirates and South Africa lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Romania (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 in bars exported from Germany were France ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and the UK ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Poland, Austria, Switzerland, the Czech Republic, Mexico, Belgium, Italy, Romania, the United Arab Emirates and South Africa lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Romania, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 in bars export price amounted to $X per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Switzerland ($X per ton) and Mexico ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($X per ton) and Romania ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Soap In Bars Imports

Imports into Germany

For the eleventh consecutive year, Germany recorded growth in purchases abroad of soap and organic surface-active products in bars, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports posted a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, soap in bars imports rose modestly to $X in 2022. In general, imports posted prominent growth. 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

In 2022, Poland (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of soap in bars to Germany, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, soap in bars imports from Poland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Spain (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Poland stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Poland totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and the UK (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average soap in bars import price amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. In general, the import price showed a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($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 (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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