Switzerland: Market for Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars For Toilet Use 2024

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

The Swiss market for soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use was estimated at $X in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged 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). The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Consumption of peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

Exports from Switzerland

In 2022, overseas shipments of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use decreased by -33.5% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 23%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, exports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use dropped remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% 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 2013 when exports increased by 25%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined significantly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Austria (X tons) was the main destination for exports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use from Switzerland, accounting for a 86% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use to Austria exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), more than tenfold. The UK (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 3.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Austria totaled +2.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+16.6% per year) and the UK (+38.7% per year).

In value terms, Austria ($X) remains the key foreign market for soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use exports from Switzerland, comprising 90% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 2.2% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK, with a 2.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Austria stood at +4.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+10.4% per year) and the UK (+25.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use amounted to $X per ton, growing by 13% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.1%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 18% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($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 Germany (+7.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

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

Imports into Switzerland

In 2022, approx. X tons of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use were imported into Switzerland; reducing by -5% against the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 19%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

In value terms, imports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use shrank to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 18% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of soap in bars for toilet use to Switzerland, accounting for a 51% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Poland (X tons), fourfold. The Netherlands (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (+18.3% per year) and the Netherlands (+13.0% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use to Switzerland, comprising 46% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Poland ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 6.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (+17.5% per year) and the Netherlands (+3.1% per year).

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, rising by 2.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 20% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+12.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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