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

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

In 2022, the Slovak market for non-soap washing and cleaning preparations decreased by -12.8% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Production of Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations in Slovakia

In value terms, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a dramatic slump. Non-soap washing and cleaning preparations production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations

Exports from Slovakia

In 2022, the amount of non-soap washing and cleaning preparations exported from Slovakia expanded significantly to X tons, growing by 8.4% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports posted a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 76%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations exports fell to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, exports increased by +49.3% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 59% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) were the main destinations of non-soap washing and cleaning preparations exports from Slovakia, together comprising 47% of total exports. Germany, the UK, Austria, Russia, Italy, Turkey, Romania, Denmark, France and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 43%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Russia (with a CAGR of +30.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for non-soap washing and cleaning preparations exported from Slovakia were the Czech Republic ($X), Poland ($X) and Hungary ($X), together accounting for 45% of total exports. Germany, the UK, Austria, Russia, Turkey, Italy, Denmark, France, Romania and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 43%.

Among the main countries of destination, Russia, with a CAGR of +27.1%, recorded 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 washing and cleaning preparations stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -14.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 18%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 the Czech Republic (+5.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations

Imports into Slovakia

In 2022, supplies from abroad of non-soap washing and cleaning preparations decreased by -2.5% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 22%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations imports declined slightly to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +49.3% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 27%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then fell slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Czech Republic (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of non-soap washing and cleaning preparations to Slovakia, accounting for a 24% share of total imports. Moreover, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations imports from the Czech Republic exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Poland (X tons), twofold. Austria (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 9.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the Czech Republic totaled +2.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (+2.9% per year) and Austria (-8.1% per year).

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X), Austria ($X) and Hungary ($X) constituted the largest non-soap washing and cleaning preparations suppliers to Slovakia, together comprising 36% of total imports. Germany, Poland, France, the Netherlands, Italy and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 37%.

Among the main suppliers, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +24.2%, 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 import price for non-soap washing and cleaning preparations stood at $X per ton in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.2%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 22%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

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 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+8.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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