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

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

For the third consecutive year, the Italian market for non-soap washing and cleaning preparations recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 17% to $X in 2022. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Non-soap washing and cleaning preparations consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Production of Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations in Italy

In value terms, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations production declined remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a perceptible slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 44% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations

Exports from Italy

In 2022, shipments abroad of non-soap washing and cleaning preparations decreased by -2.9% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after five years of growth. Over the period under review, total exports indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% 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 -8.4% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 15%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations exports expanded slightly to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a pronounced increase 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, exports increased by +62.8% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. 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 non-soap washing and cleaning preparations exports from Italy, with a combined 38% share of total exports. Germany, Greece, China, Belgium, the Netherlands, Romania, Poland, Switzerland, Russia and Slovenia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 36%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of +36.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Spain ($X) and the UK ($X) were the largest markets for non-soap washing and cleaning preparations exported from Italy worldwide, with a combined 32% share of total exports. Germany, China, the Netherlands, Poland, Russia, Greece, Belgium, Romania, Switzerland and Slovenia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 37%.

Among the main countries of destination, China, with a CAGR of +31.1%, 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

In 2022, the average export price for non-soap washing and cleaning preparations amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: 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 (+1.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations

Imports into Italy

In 2022, approx. X tons of non-soap washing and cleaning preparations were imported into Italy; remaining relatively unchanged against the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 14%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations imports rose sharply 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 throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Greece (X tons) were the main suppliers of non-soap washing and cleaning preparations imports to Italy, with a combined 40% share of total imports. France, Belgium, Poland, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, Hungary and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 49%.

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 +34.0%), 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 non-soap washing and cleaning preparations suppliers to Italy, with a combined 43% share of total imports. Spain, the Netherlands, Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Greece and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 40%.

The Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +27.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for non-soap washing and cleaning preparations amounted to $X per ton, surging by 8.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by 10% against the previous year. The import price peaked 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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Greece ($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 (+3.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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