Germany: Market for Soap In Different Forms 2024

Market Size for Soap In Different Forms in Germany

The German soap in different forms market shrank notably to $X in 2021, falling by -26.8% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Soap in different forms consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Soap In Different Forms in Germany

In value terms, soap in different forms production declined rapidly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by 16% against the previous year. Soap in different forms production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Soap In Different Forms

Exports from Germany

In 2021, the amount of soap in different forms exported from Germany contracted dramatically to X tons, declining by -27.6% compared with the previous year. Overall, exports saw a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 23% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, soap in different forms exports reduced to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 24% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Austria (X tons), Poland (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of soap in different forms exports from Germany, with a combined 33% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Switzerland, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Italy, Belgium, Hungary, Croatia, Spain and South Korea, which together accounted for a further 41%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for South Korea (with a CAGR of +8.6%), 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 Germany were Austria ($X), Poland ($X) and France ($X), together comprising 32% of total exports. Switzerland, the Netherlands, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Italy, Denmark, Croatia, Hungary, Spain and South Korea lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 38%.

Among the main countries of destination, South Korea, with a CAGR of +8.4%, 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

In 2021, the average soap in different forms export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 18% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.1%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 32%. The export price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($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 Belgium (+4.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Soap In Different Forms

Imports into Germany

In 2021, the amount of soap in different forms imported into Germany fell rapidly to X tons, with a decrease of -21.6% compared with 2020 figures. Overall, total imports indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +6.1% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 35% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, soap in different forms imports reduced to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 49%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then shrank in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Poland (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of soap in different forms to Germany, accounting for a 37% share of total imports. Moreover, soap in different forms imports from Poland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Indonesia (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Sweden (X tons), with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Poland totaled +23.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Indonesia (+4.5% per year) and Sweden (+2.8% per year).

In value terms, Poland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of soap in different forms to Germany, comprising 25% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Indonesia ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Sweden, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Poland amounted to +23.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Indonesia (+7.5% per year) and Sweden (+3.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average soap in different forms import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 14% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+6.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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