Ireland: Market for Organic Surface-Active Products For Washing The Skin 2024

Market Size for Organic Surface-Active Products For Washing The Skin in Ireland

The Irish skin organic surface-active products market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, increasing by 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption posted a prominent expansion. Skin organic surface-active products consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Production of Organic Surface-Active Products For Washing The Skin in Ireland

In value terms, skin organic surface-active products production rose slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -10.7% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Organic Surface-Active Products For Washing The Skin

Exports from Ireland

In 2022, shipments abroad of organic surface-active products for washing the skin decreased by -17.3% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after eight years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 80% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, skin organic surface-active products exports fell dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 168% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for skin organic surface-active products exports from Ireland, with a 70% share of total exports. Moreover, skin organic surface-active products exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X tons), sixfold. The Netherlands (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 7.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the UK amounted to +14.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+129.8% per year) and the Netherlands (+15.4% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X), the United States ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) were the largest markets for skin organic surface-active products exported from Ireland worldwide, together comprising 91% of total exports.

The United States, with a CAGR of +122.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among 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

The average skin organic surface-active products export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, export price indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, skin organic surface-active products export price increased by +61.3% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 87% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 Netherlands (+14.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Organic Surface-Active Products For Washing The Skin

Imports into Ireland

For the third consecutive year, Ireland recorded growth in purchases abroad of organic surface-active products for washing the skin, which increased by 22% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports posted a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 63% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, skin organic surface-active products imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 42%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the UK (X tons) was the main skin organic surface-active products supplier to Ireland, with a 92% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany (X tons), with a 1.9% share of total imports. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 0.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the UK totaled +20.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-10.3% per year) and France (-9.8% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) constituted the largest supplier of organic surface-active products for washing the skin to Ireland, comprising 83% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 3% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 0.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the UK stood at +15.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-3.2% per year) and France (-7.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average skin organic surface-active products import price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -5.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 48%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for the UK ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+7.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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