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

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

For the seventh consecutive year, the Portuguese market for non-soap washing and cleaning preparations recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 4.4% to $X in 2022. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Production of Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations in Portugal

In value terms, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations

Exports from Portugal

In 2022, the amount of non-soap washing and cleaning preparations exported from Portugal contracted slightly to X tons, with a decrease of -4.2% on 2021. In general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 11% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations exports rose modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 29%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons) was the main destination for non-soap washing and cleaning preparations exports from Portugal, accounting for a 50% share of total exports. Moreover, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations exports to Spain exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, China (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by France (X tons), with a 4.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Spain amounted to -2.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (+23.7% per year) and France (-4.1% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-soap washing and cleaning preparations exports from Portugal, comprising 44% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 10% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a 6.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Spain was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (+41.8% per year) and France (-1.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for non-soap washing and cleaning preparations amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 8.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 16%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Algeria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to India ($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 China (+14.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations

Imports into Portugal

In 2022, overseas purchases of non-soap washing and cleaning preparations decreased by -0.3% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 11%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations imports rose slightly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 10% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of non-soap washing and cleaning preparations to Portugal, with a 71% share of total imports. Moreover, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), more than tenfold. The UK (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain stood at +6.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+1.1% per year) and the UK (-3.9% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-soap washing and cleaning preparations to Portugal, comprising 59% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 6.6% share of total imports. It was followed by the UK, with a 6.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Spain totaled +6.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+19.2% per year) and the UK (-3.7% 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 2.6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by 13% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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 Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($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 (+6.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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