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

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

The Saudi market for non-soap washing and cleaning preparations amounted to $X in 2022, with an increase of 4.7% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a mild decline. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

In value terms, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 22% against the previous year. Non-soap washing and cleaning preparations production peaked at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Exports of Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations

Exports from Saudi Arabia

In 2022, the amount of non-soap washing and cleaning preparations exported from Saudi Arabia was estimated at X tons, remaining stable against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +8.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by -0.3% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 43% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports posted a resilient expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons), Kuwait (X tons) and Oman (X tons) were the main destinations of non-soap washing and cleaning preparations exports from Saudi Arabia, with a combined 80% share of total exports. Jordan, Bahrain and Egypt lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 14%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Bahrain (with a CAGR of +19.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X), Kuwait ($X) and Oman ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for non-soap washing and cleaning preparations exported from Saudi Arabia worldwide, together comprising 81% of total exports. Bahrain, Jordan and Egypt lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 12%.

Bahrain, with a CAGR of +27.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among 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 washing and cleaning preparations stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 79% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. 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 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Jordan ($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 Egypt (+10.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations

Imports into Saudi Arabia

In 2022, approx. X tons of non-soap washing and cleaning preparations were imported into Saudi Arabia; growing by 8.4% compared with the year before. Overall, total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -7.2% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 22% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations imports expanded to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -4.4% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 25% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Jordan (X tons), China (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) were the main suppliers of non-soap washing and cleaning preparations imports to Saudi Arabia, with a combined 42% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Egypt (with a CAGR of +48.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X), Egypt ($X) and Poland ($X) were the largest non-soap washing and cleaning preparations suppliers to Saudi Arabia, with a combined 38% share of total imports.

Poland, with a CAGR of +39.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among 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 washing and cleaning preparations stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -3.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by 9.3%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Poland ($X per ton), while the price for Oman ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+7.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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