Spain: Market for Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations 2025

Market Size for Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations in Spain

In 2021, the Spanish market for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations decreased by -29.4% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, consumption recorded a noticeable setback. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations in Spain

In value terms, production of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations reduced to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a mild curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 11%. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations

Exports from Spain

For the fifth consecutive year, Spain recorded growth in overseas shipments of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations, which increased by 8.8% to X tons in 2021. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 19%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, exports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Portugal (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations from Spain, together accounting for 52% of total exports. These countries were followed by Italy, Germany, Morocco, the Netherlands, Sweden, Belgium and Algeria, which together accounted for a further 30%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Sweden (with a CAGR of +76.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations exported from Spain were France ($X), Portugal ($X) and the UK ($X), together accounting for 44% of total exports. These countries were followed by Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Sweden, Morocco, Algeria and Belgium, which together accounted for a further 32%.

Sweden, with a CAGR of +67.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Portugal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy (+2.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations

Imports into Spain

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was decline in supplies from abroad of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations, when their volume decreased by -3.2% to X tons. Over the period under review, total imports indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +73.5% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 46% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at X tons in 2020, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, imports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations reached $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +62.9% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations to Spain, together accounting for 49% of total imports. Portugal, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Poland and Greece lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 44%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +18.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations suppliers to Spain were Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and France ($X), together comprising 48% of total imports. These countries were followed by the UK, Belgium, Poland, the Netherlands, Portugal and Greece, which together accounted for a further 41%.

Among the main suppliers, Poland, with a CAGR of +19.2%, 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 surface-active washing and cleaning preparations stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 6.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 27%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the price for Greece ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+2.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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