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

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

In 2021, the Slovak market for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations increased by 3.9% to $X, rising for the third year in a row after six years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a noticeable setback. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

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

In value terms, production of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, production attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

Exports from Slovakia

For the fourth consecutive year, Slovakia recorded growth in shipments abroad of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations, which increased by 13% to X tons in 2021. In general, exports enjoyed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 77%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, exports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports posted a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 47% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations from Slovakia, together comprising 66% of total exports. Austria, Romania, Turkey, Germany, Ukraine, the UK and Serbia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 25%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Serbia (with a CAGR of +72.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations exports from Slovakia, comprising 37% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Poland ($X), with a 19% share of total exports. It was followed by Hungary, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to the Czech Republic amounted to +18.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (+16.3% per year) and Hungary (-2.4% per year).

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 26% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a pronounced slump. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 the Czech Republic (+6.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

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

Imports into Slovakia

In 2021, overseas purchases of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations increased by 8.9% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 22%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations expanded markedly to $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% 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 +57.9% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the Czech Republic (X tons) constituted the largest non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations supplier to Slovakia, with a 39% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations from the Czech Republic exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Austria (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Hungary (X tons), with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the Czech Republic amounted to +8.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (-3.6% per year) and Hungary (+8.7% per year).

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations to Slovakia, comprising 41% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Austria ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Hungary, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the Czech Republic amounted to +12.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (+7.3% per year) and Hungary (+15.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations amounted to $X per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +9.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, import price for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations increased by +34.2% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 48% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+11.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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