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

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

The MENA's market for soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use declined slightly to $X in 2022, shrinking by -2.9% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -7.5% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars For Toilet Use in MENA

In value terms, production of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed tangible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 41% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports in MENA

In 2022, approx. X tons of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use were exported in MENA; surging by 13% against 2021. Overall, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 23%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use expanded significantly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 22%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons) was the largest exporter of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use, generating 68% of total exports. It was distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons) and Israel (X tons), together making up a 24% share of total exports. Egypt (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Turkey was also the fastest-growing in terms of the soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use exports, with a CAGR of +2.8% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, the United Arab Emirates (+1.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Israel (-4.5%), Saudi Arabia (-6.6%) and Egypt (-10.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Turkey and the United Arab Emirates increased by +15 and +1.8 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest soap in bars for toilet use supplier in MENA, comprising 56% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 20% share of total exports. It was followed by Israel, with an 8.2% share.

In Turkey, exports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United Arab Emirates (+2.6% per year) and Israel (-4.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the export price increased by 7.3% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (+2.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports in MENA

In 2022, the amount of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use imported in MENA reduced to X tons, falling by -13.6% on the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 36%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, imports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use dropped to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 47% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then shrank in the following year.

Imports by Country

Iraq (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) represented the largest importers of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use in 2022, finishing at near 23% and 20% of total imports, respectively. Oman (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with an 11% share, followed by Turkey (11%) and Saudi Arabia (11%). Kuwait (X tons), Libya (X tons), Yemen (X tons), Iran (X tons), Morocco (X tons) and Algeria (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Oman (with a CAGR of +12.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X), Oman ($X) and Iraq ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together accounting for 52% of total imports.

Oman, with a CAGR of +18.5%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by 8%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Oman ($X per ton), while Iraq ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Oman (+5.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform