Ireland: Market for Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars For Toilet Use 2024

Market Size for Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars For Toilet Use in Ireland

In 2022, the Irish market for soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use increased by 11% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after four years of decline. Overall, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars For Toilet Use

Exports from Ireland

In 2022, approx. X tons of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use were exported from Ireland; growing by 52% compared with 2021 figures. In general, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 150% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use declined remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 138% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for exports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use from Ireland, with a 80% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by the United States (X tons), with a 2.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the UK was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+212.9% per year) and the United States (+49.9% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use exports from Ireland, comprising 60% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by the United States, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the UK amounted to -3.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+108.0% per year) and the United States (+50.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -68.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 160% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($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 Germany (+5.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars For Toilet Use

Imports into Ireland

In 2022, overseas purchases of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use decreased by 0% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, imports posted tangible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 22% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use stood at $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the UK (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of soap in bars for toilet use to Ireland, with a 61% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use from the UK exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Germany (X tons), with a 6.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the UK was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+105.8% per year) and Germany (-1.6% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) constituted the largest supplier of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use to Ireland, comprising 61% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 6.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the UK amounted to -4.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+97.0% per year) and Germany (-1.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use stood at $X per ton in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 11%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 China ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($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 (+0.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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