Saudi Arabia: Market for Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations 2025

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

The Saudi market for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations reduced to $X in 2021, shrinking by -3% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +10.6% against 2019 indices. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

In value terms, production of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +4.2% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 33% against the previous year. Production of peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

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

Exports from Saudi Arabia

Exports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations from Saudi Arabia shrank to X tons in 2021, waning by -9.1% compared with 2020 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 45%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations declined to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, saw a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 58% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons), Kuwait (X tons) and Oman (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations from Saudi Arabia, with a combined 88% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Jordan and Bahrain, which together accounted for a further 14%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Bahrain (with a CAGR of +29.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations exported from Saudi Arabia were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Kuwait ($X) and Oman ($X), together comprising 49% of total exports. Bahrain and Jordan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 6.5%.

Bahrain, with a CAGR of +34.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination 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, increasing by 3.2% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.8%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 11%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) and Kuwait ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Jordan ($X per ton) and Oman ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bahrain (+4.0%), 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 Saudi Arabia

In 2021, after nine years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations, when their volume decreased by -12.9% to X tons. In general, total imports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +76.9% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, imports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations fell to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +14.1% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 29% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

Jordan (X tons), China (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations to Saudi Arabia, together comprising 45% of total imports. These countries were followed by Egypt, the UK, Oman, Italy, India, the United States, Vietnam, Bahrain, Poland and Greece, which together accounted for a further 44%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Vietnam (with a CAGR of +1,016.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X), Egypt ($X) and Jordan ($X) were the largest non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations suppliers to Saudi Arabia, together accounting for 39% of total imports. Poland, the UK, the United States, China, Italy, India, Bahrain, Oman, Vietnam and Greece lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 44%.

Among the main suppliers, Vietnam, with a CAGR of +649.5%, 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

In 2021, the average import price for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations amounted to $X per ton, surging by 8.4% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 8.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bahrain (+17.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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