Slovenia: Market for Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars For Toilet Use 2025

Market Size for Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars For Toilet Use in Slovenia

The Slovene market for soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use skyrocketed to $X in 2022, picking up by 33% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Consumption of peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports of Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars For Toilet Use

Exports from Slovenia

In 2022, approx. X tons of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use were exported from Slovenia; dropping by -60.9% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 28%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use shrank markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 52%. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Croatia (X tons) was the main destination for exports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use from Slovenia, with a 65% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use to Croatia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X tons), fivefold. Bulgaria (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Croatia stood at +9.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (-20.9% per year) and Bulgaria (-10.7% per year).

In value terms, Croatia ($X) remains the key foreign market for soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use exports from Slovenia, comprising 59% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Bulgaria, with an 8.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Croatia totaled +9.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (-18.9% per year) and Bulgaria (-9.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 12% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.0%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 24%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

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 Hungary ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bosnia and Herzegovina ($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 Hungary (+9.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars For Toilet Use

Imports into Slovenia

For the fourth consecutive year, Slovenia recorded decline in overseas purchases of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use, which decreased by -1.6% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 20%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use dropped dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 36%. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use to Slovenia, together comprising 61% of total imports. Poland, Turkey, North Macedonia and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 28%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for North Macedonia (with a CAGR of +63.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and Austria ($X) appeared to be the largest soap in bars for toilet use suppliers to Slovenia, together comprising 60% of total imports. Poland, Turkey, the Czech Republic and North Macedonia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 20%.

Among the main suppliers, North Macedonia, with a CAGR of +49.3%, 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 soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -13.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by 14%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($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 Czech Republic (+9.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform