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

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

The Romanian market for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations contracted notably to $X in 2021, which is down by -24.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -27.0% against 2018 indices. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

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

In value terms, production of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations reduced dramatically to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports from Romania

In 2021, overseas shipments of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations decreased by -9.5% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, total exports indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports decreased by -11.3% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 58% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, showed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 41% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations from Romania, together comprising 43% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of +76.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Bulgaria ($X) and Belgium ($X) constituted the largest markets for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations exported from Romania worldwide, together accounting for 32% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Belgium, with a CAGR of +77.1%, 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 export price for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 32% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level 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 Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($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 Turkey (+5.3%), 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 Romania

In 2021, after six years of growth, there was decline in overseas purchases of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations, when their volume decreased by -0.6% to X tons. In general, imports, however, recorded a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 26%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, imports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations reached $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 32% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations to Romania, together accounting for 40% of total imports. Bulgaria, Poland, Italy, France, the Netherlands, Austria, Serbia, Germany, Israel and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 53%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +32.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Italy ($X) appeared to be the largest non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations suppliers to Romania, together accounting for 34% of total imports. These countries were followed by Poland, Bulgaria, Germany, Hungary, Turkey, Serbia, the Netherlands, Austria, Israel and the UK, which together accounted for a further 56%.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +26.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 4.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 12% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Serbia (+5.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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