Southern Asia: 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 Southern Asia

The South Asian market for soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use contracted modestly to $X in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Production of Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars For Toilet Use in Southern Asia

In value terms, production of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use dropped slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports in Southern Asia

In 2022, approx. X tons of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use were exported in Southern Asia; dropping by -6.7% on 2021 figures. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 28% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use stood at $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

In 2022, India (X tons) was the major exporter of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use, making up 80% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Pakistan (X tons), committing a 19% share of total exports.

India experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use. At the same time, Pakistan (+19.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Pakistan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Southern Asia, with a CAGR of +19.9% from 2012-2022. Pakistan (+15 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while India saw its share reduced by -11.4% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, India ($X) remains the largest soap in bars for toilet use supplier in Southern Asia, comprising 84% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Pakistan ($X), with a 15% share of total exports.

In India, exports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use expanded at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per ton, rising by 17% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.6%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while Pakistan stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+3.2%).

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

Imports in Southern Asia

In 2022, the amount of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use imported in Southern Asia reduced to X tons, falling by -7% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 63%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use dropped to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 52% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Afghanistan (X tons) was the major importer of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use, mixing up 45% of total imports. Bangladesh (X tons) held a 19% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Nepal (16%) and India (14%). The following importers - Pakistan (X tons), Maldives (X tons) and Bhutan (X tons) - each amounted to a 5.7% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to soap in bars for toilet use imports into Afghanistan stood at +1.4%. At the same time, Nepal (+9.5%), Bangladesh (+9.3%) and Bhutan (+3.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Nepal emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Southern Asia, with a CAGR of +9.5% from 2012-2022. By contrast, India (-2.0%), Maldives (-8.7%) and Pakistan (-17.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Bangladesh (+10 p.p.), Nepal (+9.2 p.p.) and Afghanistan (+3.1 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Maldives, India and Pakistan saw its share reduced by -3.4%, -4.3% and -13.7% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest soap in bars for toilet use importing markets in Southern Asia were Afghanistan ($X), Bangladesh ($X) and India ($X), together accounting for 81% of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Bangladesh, with a CAGR of +10.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2022, the import price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -2.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by 25%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Bhutan ($X per ton), while Nepal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bhutan (+6.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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