Libya: Market for Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars Other Than For Toilet Use 2025

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

The Libyan market for soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use fell rapidly to $X in 2022, which is down by -22.4% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption recorded a pronounced downturn. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports from Libya

In 2022, shipments abroad of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use was finally on the rise to reach X kg after three years of decline. In general, exports enjoyed a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 4,452%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 6,966%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Ghana (X kg) and Turkey (X kg) were the main destinations of exports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use from Libya.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Ghana (with a CAGR of +7.2%).

In value terms, Ghana ($X) and Turkey ($X) constituted the largest markets for soap in bars other than for toilet use exported from Libya worldwide.

Ghana, with a CAGR of +1.4%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use stood at $X per ton in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 55%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Ghana ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Ghana (-5.4%).

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

Imports into Libya

In 2022, the amount of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use imported into Libya dropped to X tons, with a decrease of -14.3% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports recorded a pronounced setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 60%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use dropped rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 92%. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons) constituted the largest soap in bars other than for toilet use supplier to Libya, with a 74% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), with a 4.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Turkey totaled +7.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+8.3% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+23.1% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use to Libya, comprising 50% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 24% share of total imports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a 5.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Turkey stood at +1.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+20.7% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+22.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -11.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by 29% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Lebanon ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Jordan (+16.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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