Italy: Soap And Detergent Market 2024

Soap And Detergent Market Size in Italy

The Italian soap and detergent market rose notably to $X in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, consumption increased by X% against 2019 indices. Soap and detergent consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Soap And Detergent Production in Italy

In value terms, soap and detergent production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a perceptible setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Soap And Detergent Exports

Exports from Italy

In 2022, exports of soap and detergents from Italy stood at X tons, approximately mirroring the year before. In general, total exports indicated a moderate 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 decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

In value terms, soap and detergent exports expanded notably to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value 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 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main destinations of soap and detergent exports from Italy, together comprising X% of total exports. Germany, Greece, China, the Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Belgium, Switzerland, Russia and Slovenia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Spain ($X) and the UK ($X) constituted the largest markets for soap and detergent exported from Italy worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Germany, the Netherlands, China, Poland, Greece, Romania, Russia, Belgium, Switzerland and Slovenia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, China, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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

In 2022, the average soap and detergent export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

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 Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Greece ($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 Switzerland (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Soap And Detergent Imports

Imports into Italy

In 2022, approx. X tons of soap and detergents were imported into Italy; approximately equating the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, soap and detergent imports expanded modestly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Greece (X tons) were the main suppliers of soap and detergent imports to Italy, with a combined X% share of total imports. France, Belgium, Poland, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, Hungary and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), France ($X) and Belgium ($X) appeared to be the largest soap and detergent suppliers to Italy, with a combined X% share of total imports. Spain, the Netherlands, Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Greece and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, the Czech Republic, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 and detergent import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

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 ($X per ton), while the price for Greece ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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