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

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

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in the Irish market for non-soap washing and cleaning preparations, when its value decreased by -6.3% to $X. Overall, the total consumption indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +44.5% against 2018 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Production of Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations in Ireland

In value terms, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations production contracted markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by 106% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

Exports of Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations

Exports from Ireland

After three years of decline, shipments abroad of non-soap washing and cleaning preparations increased by 52% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations exports reduced to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a noticeable setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 38% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for non-soap washing and cleaning preparations exports from Ireland, with a 51% share of total exports. Moreover, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Japan (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Germany (X tons), with a 7.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the UK stood at +3.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Japan (-4.5% per year) and Germany (-4.4% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for non-soap washing and cleaning preparations exported from Ireland were the UK ($X), Japan ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 55% share of total exports. The Netherlands, Italy, France and South Korea lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 12%.

Among the main countries of destination, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +21.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for non-soap washing and cleaning preparations amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -37.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a perceptible shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 137%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($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 the Netherlands (+10.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations

Imports into Ireland

In 2022, approx. X tons of non-soap washing and cleaning preparations were imported into Ireland; approximately equating the previous year's figure. Overall, total imports indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -4.2% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations imports reduced slightly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the UK (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of non-soap washing and cleaning preparations to Ireland, with a 71% share of total imports. Moreover, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations imports from the UK exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), ninefold. Spain (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 7.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the UK totaled +5.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-2.8% per year) and Spain (+29.5% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-soap washing and cleaning preparations to Ireland, comprising 65% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with an 8.2% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the UK amounted to +2.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-1.3% per year) and France (-2.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for non-soap washing and cleaning preparations stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -2.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a mild contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a 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 France ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($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 (+1.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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