New Zealand: Market for Soap In Different Forms 2025

Market Size for Soap In Different Forms in New Zealand

In 2021, the New Zealand soap in different forms market decreased by -2.5% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. In general, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Soap in different forms consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Soap In Different Forms in New Zealand

In value terms, soap in different forms production fell to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed modest growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 269%. Soap in different forms production peaked at $X in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

Exports of Soap In Different Forms

Exports from New Zealand

In 2021, overseas shipments of soap in different forms increased by 12% to X tons, rising for the fifth consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports posted a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 123% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, soap in different forms exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 167%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Australia (X tons) was the main destination for soap in different forms exports from New Zealand, accounting for a 62% share of total exports. Moreover, soap in different forms exports to Australia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, China (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Japan (X tons), with a 3.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Australia stood at +18.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (+59.0% per year) and Japan (+115.6% per year).

In value terms, China ($X), Australia ($X) and Japan ($X) were the largest markets for soap in different forms exported from New Zealand worldwide, together comprising 93% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Japan, with a CAGR of +97.8%, 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

In 2021, the average soap in different forms export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 7.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw mild growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 33%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Australia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Hong Kong SAR (+8.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Soap In Different Forms

Imports into New Zealand

Soap in different forms imports into New Zealand contracted to X tons in 2021, which is down by -8.4% against the previous year. Overall, total imports indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +9.1% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 42% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, soap in different forms imports expanded significantly to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 33%. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Indonesia (X tons), Malaysia (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of soap in different forms imports to New Zealand, together comprising 73% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Indonesia (with a CAGR of +77.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest soap in different forms suppliers to New Zealand were Indonesia ($X), China ($X) and Malaysia ($X), together comprising 56% of total imports.

Indonesia, with a CAGR of +84.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average soap in different forms import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 22% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.9%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 29%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Vietnam ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+7.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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