Middle East: Market for Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars For Toilet Use 2024

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

The Middle Eastern market for soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use reduced slightly to $X in 2022, waning by -4.1% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +11.7% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars For Toilet Use in the Middle East

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. In general, production continues to indicate a moderate expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 44% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

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

Exports in the Middle East

In 2022, exports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use in the Middle East rose remarkably to X tons, increasing by 13% on the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 28% against the previous year. 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 reached $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 23%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons) was the main exporter of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use, constituting 70% of total exports. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a 13% share, followed by Saudi Arabia (6.7%) and Israel (5.6%).

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%) and Saudi Arabia (-6.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Turkey (+9.8 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Israel (-4.4 p.p.) and Saudi Arabia (-8.4 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest soap in bars for toilet use supplier in the Middle East, comprising 59% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 21% share of total exports. It was followed by Israel, with an 8.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Turkey amounted to +1.4%. 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 the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 6.5% 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 the Middle East

Imports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use shrank to X tons in 2022, waning by -13.8% compared with the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 39%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, imports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use shrank to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 51% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

Iraq (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) represented roughly 48% of total imports in 2022. Oman (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, followed by Turkey (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons). All these countries together took approx. 36% share of total imports. Kuwait (X tons) and Yemen (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Oman (with a CAGR of +12.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest soap in bars for toilet use importing markets in the Middle East were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Oman ($X) and Iraq ($X), together accounting for 56% of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Oman, with a CAGR of +18.5%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, 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 the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, 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 8.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: 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 mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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