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

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

In 2022, the German market for non-soap washing and cleaning preparations increased by 13% to $X, rising for the fifth year in a row after four years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Non-soap washing and cleaning preparations consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Production of Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations in Germany

In value terms, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations production dropped dramatically to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 7.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations

Exports from Germany

In 2022, overseas shipments of non-soap washing and cleaning preparations decreased by -3.7% to X tons, falling for the sixth year in a row after five years of growth. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 7.3% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations exports totaled $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 8.2%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of non-soap washing and cleaning preparations exports from Germany, together accounting for 33% of total exports. Austria, Poland, Switzerland, the UK, Denmark, Italy, Spain, China, the Czech Republic and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 43%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Denmark (with a CAGR of +8.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Austria ($X) constituted the largest markets for non-soap washing and cleaning preparations exported from Germany worldwide, with a combined 25% share of total exports. Belgium, Poland, Switzerland, the UK, Italy, China, Spain, the Czech Republic, Russia and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 43%.

The Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +5.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination 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 export price for non-soap washing and cleaning preparations amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 4.9% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.6%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, 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 (+3.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations

Imports into Germany

In 2022, supplies from abroad of non-soap washing and cleaning preparations increased by 1.2% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 9.2%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations imports expanded slightly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 17%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

France (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main suppliers of non-soap washing and cleaning preparations imports to Germany, with a combined 47% share of total imports. Belgium, Italy, the Czech Republic, Romania, Hungary, Serbia, the UK, Austria, Spain and Luxembourg lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 44%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Romania (with a CAGR of +31.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Poland ($X) were the largest non-soap washing and cleaning preparations suppliers to Germany, together comprising 40% of total imports. Belgium, Serbia, the Czech Republic, Italy, the UK, Austria, Spain, Hungary, Luxembourg and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 42%.

Serbia, with a CAGR of +44.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers 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 washing and cleaning preparations stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 3% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 13%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: 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 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Serbia (+12.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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