Germany: Market for Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars Other Than For Toilet Use 2025

Market Size for Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars Other Than For Toilet Use in Germany

The German market for soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use surged to $X in 2022, growing by 40% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars Other Than For Toilet Use in Germany

In value terms, production of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. As a result, production attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars Other Than For Toilet Use

Exports from Germany

Exports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use from Germany stood at X tons in 2022, approximately reflecting 2021 figures. Overall, exports showed prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 91% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, exports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use fell remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 56%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use from Germany, with a combined 39% share of total exports. Belgium, Austria, Poland, Denmark, Switzerland, the UK, the Czech Republic, Sweden, Hungary and Greece lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 48%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Hungary (with a CAGR of +44.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Denmark ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for soap in bars other than for toilet use exported from Germany worldwide, together accounting for 36% of total exports. Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Poland, Belgium, the UK, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Sweden and Greece lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 49%.

Among the main countries of destination, Hungary, with a CAGR of +36.0%, recorded 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

The average export price for soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -21% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 20% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 Denmark (+3.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars Other Than For Toilet Use

Imports into Germany

In 2022, the amount of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use imported into Germany surged to X tons, increasing by 38% on the previous year. In general, imports showed a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 67%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 46% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Poland (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of soap in bars other than for toilet use to Germany, accounting for a 68% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use from Poland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Israel (X tons), sevenfold. The Netherlands (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 7.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Poland amounted to +44.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Israel (+28.9% per year) and the Netherlands (+5.5% per year).

In value terms, Poland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use to Germany, comprising 58% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Israel ($X), with a 7.9% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 7.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Poland amounted to +32.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Israel (+18.4% per year) and the Netherlands (+2.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -13.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by 20%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, 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 Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+9.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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