Romania: Soap In Bars Market 2025

Soap In Bars Market Size in Romania

In 2022, the Romanian soap in bars market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after five years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a remarkable increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Soap In Bars Production in Romania

In value terms, soap in bars production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a deep slump. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Soap In Bars Exports

Exports from Romania

In 2022, shipments abroad of soap and organic surface-active products in bars decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

In value terms, soap in bars exports contracted slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated prominent growth 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, exports increased by X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Bulgaria (X tons), Serbia (X tons) and Albania (X tons) were the main destinations of soap in bars exports from Romania, together accounting for X% of total exports. Moldova, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Poland, Greece and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Greece (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for soap in bars exported from Romania were Bulgaria ($X), Serbia ($X) and Albania ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Moldova, North Macedonia, Kosovo, Montenegro, Poland, Greece and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Greece, with a CAGR of X%, 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

The average soap in bars export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

Soap In Bars Imports

Imports into Romania

In 2022, overseas purchases of soap and organic surface-active products in bars decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after five years of growth. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, soap in bars imports reduced modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then fell slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main suppliers of soap in bars imports to Romania, with a combined X% share of total imports. The Czech Republic, Hungary, Italy and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest soap in bars suppliers to Romania were Germany ($X), Turkey ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Poland, Hungary, Italy and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Spain, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, 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 bars import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of X%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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 Hungary ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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