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

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

The Luxembourg market for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations rose remarkably to $X in 2021, picking up by 5.6% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

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

In value terms, production of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations declined to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +46.3% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 34% against the previous year. Production of peaked at $X in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

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

Exports from Luxembourg

Exports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations from Luxembourg fell to X tons in 2021, dropping by -6.4% compared with the year before. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% from 2012 to 2021; 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 exports increased by 26%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, exports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations reduced to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 22%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for exports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations from Luxembourg, with a 68% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Belgium (X tons), with a 4.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany totaled +3.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+10.6% per year) and Belgium (+1.2% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations exports from Luxembourg, comprising 65% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 5.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany totaled +2.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+12.2% per year) and Belgium (-0.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations amounted to $X per ton, growing by 2.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a mild downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 5%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, 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 the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 the UK (+2.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

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

Imports into Luxembourg

In 2021, purchases abroad of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations increased by 0.8% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 12%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations amounted to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 13% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Germany (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations to Luxembourg, together accounting for 86% of total imports. The Netherlands, the Czech Republic and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 12%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +17.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations to Luxembourg, comprising 50% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 23% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Belgium amounted to +3.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-0.8% per year) and France (-1.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 5.2% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 24%. The import price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for the Czech Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+14.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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