Greece: Market for Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations 2025

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

In 2022, the Greek market for non-soap washing and cleaning preparations decreased by -0.1% to $X, falling for the fifth consecutive year after four years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a abrupt slump. Non-soap washing and cleaning preparations consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations in Greece

In value terms, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations production expanded notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 19%. Non-soap washing and cleaning preparations production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations

Exports from Greece

For the fourth year in a row, Greece recorded growth in shipments abroad of non-soap washing and cleaning preparations, which increased by 3.3% to X tons in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +53.9% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations exports expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +106.3% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 24%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Cyprus (X tons) were the main destinations of non-soap washing and cleaning preparations exports from Greece, together comprising 48% of total exports. Romania, France, Spain, Bulgaria, Israel, Turkey, Albania, the Netherlands, Germany and Serbia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 37%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +44.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Cyprus ($X), Italy ($X) and Poland ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for non-soap washing and cleaning preparations exported from Greece worldwide, with a combined 39% share of total exports. Bulgaria, Romania, France, Albania, Turkey, Spain, Israel, Germany, the Netherlands and Serbia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 42%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +30.0%, 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 washing and cleaning preparations stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 4.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 13%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bulgaria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 Turkey (+14.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations

Imports into Greece

After four years of decline, purchases abroad of non-soap washing and cleaning preparations increased by 4.4% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 12%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations imports stood at $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a slight descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 11% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Italy (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of non-soap washing and cleaning preparations to Greece, accounting for a 29% share of total imports. Moreover, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Czech Republic (X tons), twofold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 9.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Italy amounted to -7.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (+42.2% per year) and Germany (-2.6% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X) appeared to be the largest non-soap washing and cleaning preparations suppliers to Greece, with a combined 42% share of total imports. The UK, the Czech Republic, Poland, Romania, Belgium, the Netherlands and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 48%.

Among the main suppliers, the Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +37.3%, saw 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 washing and cleaning preparations stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -2% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.6%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 20%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then fell in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: 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 Belgium (+5.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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