Portugal: Market for Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations 2024

Market Size for Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations in Portugal

The Portuguese market for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations rose sharply to $X in 2021, increasing by 5.2% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations in Portugal

In value terms, production of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 11%. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations

Exports from Portugal

In 2021, approx. X tons of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations were exported from Portugal; declining by -13.7% against the year before. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 21%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, exports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations declined modestly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 31%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons) was the main destination for exports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations from Portugal, accounting for a 56% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations to Spain exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Germany (X tons), with a 5.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Spain stood at -2.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-1.5% per year) and Germany (-0.4% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations exports from Portugal, comprising 44% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 10% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 7.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Spain amounted to -2.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+1.9% per year) and Germany (-0.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. 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 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Angola ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 the UK (+6.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations

Imports into Portugal

In 2021, supplies from abroad of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations decreased by -8.6% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 11%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, imports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations rose to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations supplier to Portugal, with a 74% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by the UK (X tons), with a 4.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain stood at +7.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-0.8% per year) and the UK (-6.3% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations to Portugal, comprising 61% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 6.3% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with a 6.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Spain stood at +6.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-3.4% per year) and Poland (+14.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 11% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 14%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+8.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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