Southern Asia: Soap Market 2020

Soap Market Size in Southern Asia

The revenue of the soap market in Southern Asia amounted to $X in 2017, surging by X% against the previous year. The market value increased an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2017; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations over the period under review. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016, when it surged by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the soap market attained its maximum level in 2017, and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Soap Production in Southern Asia

In 2017, the amount of soap in the form of flakes, wafers, granules or powders produced in Southern Asia totaled X tons, approximately mirroring the previous year. The total output volume increased an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016, when the output figure increased by X% year-to-year. The volume of soap production peaked in 2017, and is expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Soap Exports in Southern Asia

In 2017, exports of soap in the form of flakes, wafers, granules or powders in Southern Asia amounted to X tons, lowering by -X% against the previous year. The soap exports continue to indicate a slight expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014, when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the soap exports reached its maximum volume of X tons in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, soap exports amounted to $X in 2017. The total exports indicated a mild expansion 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 throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the soap exports attained its maximum level of $X in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Soap Exports by Country in Southern Asia

India (X tons) and Pakistan (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports of soap in the form of flakes, wafers, granules or powders in 2017.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Pakistan (+X% per year).

In value terms, India ($X) remains the largest soap supplier in Southern Asia, making up X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Pakistan ($X), with a X% share of global exports.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual growth rate of value in India stood at -X%.

Soap Export Prices by Country in Southern Asia

The soap export price in Southern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2017, coming up by X% against the previous year. The soap export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016, when the export prices increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices for soap in the form of flakes, wafers, granules or powders attained its maximum level of $X per ton in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Average export prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2017, major exporting countries recorded the following export prices: in India ($X per ton) and Pakistan ($X per ton), while Pakistan ($X per ton) and India ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by Pakistan (+X% per year).

Soap Imports in Southern Asia

In 2017, the amount of soap in the form of flakes, wafers, granules or powders imported in Southern Asia totaled X tons, declining by -X% against the previous year. The total imports indicated a modest expansion 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 throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the soap imports decreased by -X% against 2014 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013, when it surged by X% year-to-year. The volume of imports peaked of X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, soap imports stood at $X in 2017. The total imports indicated a slight 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 throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the soap imports decreased by -X% against 2014 indices. Over the period under review, the soap imports attained its peak figure level of $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Soap Imports by Country in Southern Asia

In 2017, India (X tons) represented the major importer for soap in the form of flakes, wafers, granules or powders, comprising X% of total imports. Bangladesh (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Afghanistan (X tons), Pakistan (X tons) and Sri Lanka (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total imports. Nepal (X tons) took the slight share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2017, average annual rates of growth with regard to soap imports into India stood at +X%. At the same time, Sri Lanka (+X%), Nepal (+X%) and Bangladesh (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Sri Lanka emerged as the fastest growing importer in Southern Asia, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2017. By contrast, Pakistan (-X%) and Afghanistan (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Afghanistan (X%) and Pakistan (X%) increased significantly in terms of the global imports from 2007-2017, the share of Nepal (-X%), Sri Lanka (-X%), Bangladesh (-X%) and India (-X%) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, India ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported soap in the form of flakes, wafers, granules or powders in Southern Asia, making up X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Pakistan ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by Bangladesh, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual growth rate of value in India totaled +X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Pakistan (+X% per year) and Bangladesh (+X% per year).

Soap Import Prices by Country in Southern Asia

In 2017, the soap import price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per ton, falling by -X% against the previous year. The soap import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011, when the import prices increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, the import prices for soap in the form of flakes, wafers, granules or powders attained their peak level of $X per ton. From 2012 to 2017, growth of the import prices for soap in the form of flakes, wafers, granules or powders failed to regain its momentum.

Import prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest import price was Nepal ($X per ton), while Bangladesh ($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 Pakistan (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform