Middle East: Soap In Bars Market 2024

Soap In Bars Market Size in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern soap in bars market fell to $X in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated pronounced growth 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 increased by X% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Soap In Bars Production in the Middle East

In value terms, soap in bars production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production enjoyed a slight expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Soap In Bars Exports

Exports in the Middle East

Soap in bars exports surged to X tons in 2022, jumping by X% compared with 2021 figures. 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 pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, soap in bars exports soared to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Turkey represented the main exporter of soap and organic surface-active products in bars in the Middle East, with the volume of exports reaching X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Israel (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total exports. Iran (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 the Middle East, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Saudi Arabia (X%) and Israel (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The United Arab Emirates (X p.p.), Iran (X p.p.) and Turkey (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Saudi Arabia and Israel saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, the largest soap in bars supplying countries in the Middle East were Turkey ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Israel ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. Saudi Arabia and Iran lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main exporting countries, Iran, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a slight descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs 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 Israel ($X per ton), while Iran ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Soap In Bars Imports

Imports in the Middle East

Soap in bars imports dropped markedly to X tons in 2022, declining by X% on 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, soap in bars imports declined sharply to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then fell remarkably 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) were the major importers of soap and organic surface-active products in bars, together committing X% of total imports. Kuwait (X tons) and Yemen (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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, the largest soap in bars importing markets in the Middle East were Iraq ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Saudi Arabia ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. Oman, Turkey, Kuwait and Yemen lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Oman, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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 the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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