Pakistan: Market for Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations 2024

Market Size for Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations in Pakistan

The Pakistani market for non-soap washing and cleaning preparations shrank to $X in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Non-soap washing and cleaning preparations consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Production of Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations in Pakistan

In value terms, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations production dropped modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 29%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Exports of Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations

Exports from Pakistan

For the fourth year in a row, Pakistan recorded growth in shipments abroad of non-soap washing and cleaning preparations, which increased by 5.7% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports saw significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 165% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 104% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Afghanistan (X tons) was the main destination for non-soap washing and cleaning preparations exports from Pakistan, accounting for a 54% share of total exports. Moreover, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations exports to Afghanistan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Qatar (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by the United States (X tons), with a 7.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Afghanistan stood at +17.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Qatar (+39.1% per year) and the United States (+86.3% per year).

In value terms, Afghanistan ($X), Qatar ($X) and the United States ($X) constituted the largest markets for non-soap washing and cleaning preparations exported from Pakistan worldwide, with a combined 82% share of total exports. Tanzania, Papua New Guinea, Cameroon and Democratic Republic of the Congo lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 6.9%.

Among the main countries of destination, Cameroon, with a CAGR of +73.6%, 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 2022, the average export price for non-soap washing and cleaning preparations amounted to $X per ton, growing by 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations export price increased by +76.1% against 2018 indices. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Qatar ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Democratic Republic of the Congo ($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 Democratic Republic of the Congo (+24.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations

Imports into Pakistan

Non-soap washing and cleaning preparations imports into Pakistan dropped to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of -12.9% on the previous year. Overall, imports, however, posted a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 98% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations imports rose slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% 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 +35.2% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 31% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of non-soap washing and cleaning preparations to Pakistan, accounting for a 31% share of total imports. Moreover, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Thailand (X tons), threefold. India (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 5.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled +6.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Thailand (+14.6% per year) and India (+6.5% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-soap washing and cleaning preparations to Pakistan, comprising 35% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Thailand ($X), with a 9.9% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with an 8.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China stood at +8.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Thailand (+14.6% per year) and Germany (+2.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for non-soap washing and cleaning preparations amounted to $X per ton, growing by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 32% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: 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 Germany (+3.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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