Pakistan: Soap And Detergent Market 2025

Soap And Detergent Market Size in Pakistan

The Pakistani soap and detergent market stood at $X in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Soap And Detergent Production in Pakistan

In value terms, soap and detergent production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value 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 in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Soap And Detergent Exports

Exports from Pakistan

In 2022, approx. X tons of soap and detergents were exported from Pakistan; increasing by X% against 2021. In general, exports enjoyed a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, soap and detergent exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Afghanistan (X tons) was the main destination for soap and detergent exports from Pakistan, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, soap and detergent exports to Afghanistan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Uzbekistan (X tons), twofold. Qatar (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Afghanistan stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uzbekistan (X% per year) and Qatar (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for soap and detergent exported from Pakistan were Afghanistan ($X), Qatar ($X) and Uzbekistan ($X), together comprising X% of total exports.

Uzbekistan, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average soap and detergent export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Qatar ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Madagascar ($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 Qatar (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Soap And Detergent Imports

Imports into Pakistan

In 2022, approx. X tons of soap and detergents were imported into Pakistan; declining by X% on the previous year. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed a remarkable increase. 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 modestly in the following year.

In value terms, soap and detergent imports declined slightly to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a perceptible expansion 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, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of soap and detergent to Pakistan, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, soap and detergent imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Thailand (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Spain (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Thailand (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of soap and detergents to Pakistan, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Thailand ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Thailand (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average soap and detergent import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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