MENA: Soap In Bars Market 2025

Soap In Bars Market Size in MENA

The MENA's soap in bars market shrank slightly to $X in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Soap In Bars Production in MENA

In value terms, soap in bars production rose slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a perceptible increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Soap In Bars Exports

Exports in MENA

In 2022, the amount of soap and organic surface-active products in bars exported in MENA skyrocketed to X tons, jumping by X% against the year before. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, soap in bars exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Turkey represented the largest exporting country with an export of around X tons, which accounted for X% of total exports. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Israel (X%) and Saudi Arabia (X%). Iran (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to soap in bars exports from Turkey stood at X%. At the same time, Iran (X%) and the United Arab Emirates (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Iran emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MENA, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Saudi Arabia (X%), Israel (X%) and Egypt (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the United Arab Emirates (X p.p.), Turkey (X p.p.) and Iran (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Saudi Arabia (X p.p.), Egypt (X p.p.) and Israel (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Turkey ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Israel ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together accounting for X% of total exports. Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Iran lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main exporting countries, Iran, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 export price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while Iran ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Soap In Bars Imports

Imports in MENA

In 2022, the amount of soap and organic surface-active products in bars imported in MENA reduced markedly to X tons, falling by X% against the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then declined notably in the following year.

In value terms, soap in bars imports fell notably to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Iraq (X tons), distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and Oman (X tons) represented the key importers of soap and organic surface-active products in bars, together committing X% of total imports. Libya (X tons), Kuwait (X tons), Yemen (X tons), Iran (X tons), Algeria (X tons), Djibouti (X tons), Morocco (X tons) and Qatar (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

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

In value terms, Iraq ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Saudi Arabia ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports. Oman, Turkey, Kuwait, Libya, Qatar, Yemen, Algeria, Morocco, Iran and Djibouti lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Oman, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The import price in MENA stood at $X per ton in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Qatar ($X per ton), while Djibouti ($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 (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform