Slovenia: Soap Market 2020

Soap Market Size in Slovenia

The revenue of the soap market in Slovenia amounted to $X in 2017, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, soap consumption continues to indicate a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011, with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the soap market reached its maximum level in 2017, and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Soap Production in Slovenia

In value terms, soap production stood at $X in 2017 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, soap production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011, when the output figure increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, soap production reached its maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Soap Exports

Exports from Slovenia

In 2017, exports of soap from Slovenia stood at X tons, dropping by -X% against the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010, when exports increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, soap exports attained their peak of X tons. From 2011 to 2017, the growth of soap exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, soap exports amounted to $X in 2017. Overall, the total exports indicated a mild increase from 2007 to 2017: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the soap exports decreased by -X% against 2014 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010, when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, soap exports reached their peak figure at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2017, exports failed to regain their momentum.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons) was the main destination for soap exports from Slovenia, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, soap exports to Italy exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), threefold. Serbia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual growth rate of volume to Italy was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+X% per year) and Serbia (+X% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) remains the key foreign market for soap exports from Slovenia, comprising X% of total soap exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Croatia, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual growth rate of value to Italy stood at +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+X% per year) and Croatia (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2017, the average soap export price amounted to $X per ton, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, the soap export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011, an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices for soap reached their maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average export prices for the major foreign markets. In 2017, the country with the highest export price was Hungary ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Sweden ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was recorded for supplies to Hungary, while the export prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Soap Imports

Imports into Slovenia

In 2017, soap imports into Slovenia stood at X tons, dropping by -X% against the previous year. In general, the total imports indicated a prominent growth from 2007 to 2017: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011, when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, soap imports amounted to $X in 2017. Over the period under review, the total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2007 to 2017: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the soap imports increased by +X% against 2008 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008, when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Imports peaked at $X in 2016, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main suppliers of soap imports to Slovenia, with a combined X% share of total imports. France, Austria, Turkey, Hungary, Croatia, Spain and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Croatia, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), Germany ($X) and Austria ($X) were the largest soap suppliers to Slovenia, with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Poland, France, Hungary, Turkey, Croatia, Spain and Sweden, which together accounted for a further X terms of the main suppliers, Croatia recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2017, the average soap import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the soap import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008, when the average import price increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, the average import prices for soap attained their peak level of $X per ton. From 2009 to 2017, the growth in terms of the average import prices for soap failed to regain its momentum.

There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2017, the country with the highest import price was Hungary ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Turkey, while the import prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform