Italy: Market for Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations 2024

Market Size for Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations in Italy

In 2021, the Italian market for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations increased by 120% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a perceptible descent. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations in Italy

In value terms, production of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 39% against the previous year. Production of peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations

Exports from Italy

In 2021, overseas shipments of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations decreased by -3.7% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after five years of growth. Overall, total exports indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports decreased by -7.0% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations rose rapidly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +57.5% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 18% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations from Italy, with a combined 40% share of total exports. Germany, Greece, Poland, the Netherlands, Belgium, Russia, China, Romania, Slovenia and Switzerland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 36%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of +40.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), the UK ($X) and Spain ($X) were the largest markets for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations exported from Italy worldwide, with a combined 34% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Germany, Russia, China, Poland, the Netherlands, Greece, Belgium, Romania, Switzerland and Slovenia, which together accounted for a further 37%.

Among the main countries of destination, China, with a CAGR of +31.8%, recorded 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

The average export price for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 9.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovenia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Switzerland (+4.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations

Imports into Italy

In 2021, the amount of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations imported into Italy amounted to X tons, approximately reflecting the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations expanded rapidly to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% from 2012 to 2021; 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 12% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Greece (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations to Italy, together accounting for 46% of total imports. Belgium, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, France, Poland and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 52%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +49.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), France ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) appeared to be the largest non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations suppliers to Italy, with a combined 43% share of total imports. Belgium, Spain, Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic and Greece lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 42%.

The Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +39.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 12% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a mild descent. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: 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 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+2.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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