Hungary: Soap In Bars Market 2025

Soap In Bars Market Size in Hungary

In 2022, the Hungarian soap in bars market increased by X% to $X, rising for the seventh consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, consumption showed a buoyant expansion. Soap in bars consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Soap In Bars Production in Hungary

In value terms, soap in bars production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Soap In Bars Exports

Exports from Hungary

In 2022, soap in bars exports from Hungary surged to X tons, increasing by X% compared with the year before. In general, total exports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, soap in bars exports shrank slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Romania (X tons), Croatia (X tons) and Bulgaria (X tons) were the main destinations of soap in bars exports from Hungary, with a combined X% share of total exports. Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, the Czech Republic, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Italy and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest markets for soap in bars exported from Hungary were Romania ($X), Slovakia ($X) and Croatia ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. The Czech Republic, Serbia, Bulgaria, Italy, Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Italy, with a CAGR of X%, 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 soap in bars export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Soap In Bars Imports

Imports into Hungary

For the fifth year in a row, Hungary recorded growth in overseas purchases of soap and organic surface-active products in bars, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, soap in bars imports expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Poland (X tons) constituted the largest soap in bars supplier to Hungary, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, soap in bars imports from Poland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by the Czech Republic (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Poland amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (X% per year) and the Czech Republic (X% per year).

In value terms, Poland ($X), Germany ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X) were the largest soap in bars suppliers to Hungary, together comprising X% of total imports. Turkey, Belgium, the Netherlands, Austria, Slovakia and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Belgium, with a CAGR of X%, 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 soap in bars import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a mild curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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