Netherlands: Market for Organic Surface-Active Products For Washing The Skin 2025

Market Size for Organic Surface-Active Products For Washing The Skin in the Netherlands

In 2022, the Dutch skin organic surface-active products market increased by 53% to $X, rising for the fourth consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, consumption continues to indicate prominent growth. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Production of Organic Surface-Active Products For Washing The Skin in the Netherlands

In value terms, skin organic surface-active products production rose significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 691% against the previous year. Skin organic surface-active products production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Organic Surface-Active Products For Washing The Skin

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, overseas shipments of organic surface-active products for washing the skin decreased by -15.9% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after nine years of growth. In general, exports, however, recorded a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 54% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, skin organic surface-active products exports declined notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 58% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main destinations of skin organic surface-active products exports from the Netherlands, together comprising 49% of total exports. France, the UK, Poland, Sweden, Spain, Brazil, Italy and Ecuador lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 30%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Ecuador (with a CAGR of +612.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for skin organic surface-active products exported from the Netherlands were Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and France ($X), with a combined 48% share of total exports. The UK, the United States, Sweden, Spain, Poland, Italy, Brazil and Ecuador lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 29%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Ecuador, with a CAGR of +650.8%, saw 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

The average skin organic surface-active products export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -5.6% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.1%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 15%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then contracted in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Poland (+6.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Organic Surface-Active Products For Washing The Skin

Imports into the Netherlands

Skin organic surface-active products imports into the Netherlands expanded markedly to X tons in 2022, surging by 13% compared with the year before. In general, imports recorded buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, skin organic surface-active products imports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 25%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest skin organic surface-active products supplier to the Netherlands, accounting for a 40% share of total imports. Moreover, skin organic surface-active products imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), twofold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany totaled +7.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+34.8% per year) and France (+30.1% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of organic surface-active products for washing the skin to the Netherlands, comprising 34% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany stood at +5.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+29.4% per year) and France (+28.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average skin organic surface-active products import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -1.6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 10%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+11.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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