Germany: Market for Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations 2024

Market Size for Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations in Germany

In 2021, the German market for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations decreased by -50.3% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption saw a drastic downturn. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations in Germany

In value terms, production of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a perceptible downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 7.9%. Production of peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations

Exports from Germany

In 2021, shipments abroad of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations decreased by -5.2% to X tons, falling for the fifth consecutive year after five years of growth. In general, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 6%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations totaled $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations from Germany, together comprising 30% of total exports. Belgium, Poland, Switzerland, Italy, the UK, Spain, China, Russia, the Czech Republic and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 44%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of +6.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations exported from Germany were France ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Austria ($X), together accounting for 24% of total exports. These countries were followed by Switzerland, Poland, Belgium, Italy, China, the UK, Spain, Russia, the Czech Republic and Turkey, which together accounted for a further 44%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, China, with a CAGR of +7.3%, 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 export price for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 14% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.8%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 Switzerland (+3.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations

Imports into Germany

In 2021, overseas purchases of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations decreased by -5.9% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 11% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations stood at $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 17%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

France (X tons), Poland (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations to Germany, with a combined 46% share of total imports. Belgium, Italy, the Czech Republic, Spain, Hungary, Serbia, Romania, Austria, the UK and Luxembourg lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 44%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Serbia (with a CAGR of +31.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Belgium ($X) constituted the largest non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations suppliers to Germany, with a combined 42% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Poland, Serbia, the Czech Republic, Italy, Austria, the UK, Hungary, Spain, Luxembourg and Romania, which together accounted for a further 42%.

Among the main suppliers, Serbia, with a CAGR of +48.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 import price for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 11% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.3%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Serbia ($X per ton), while the price for Romania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Serbia (+13.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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