Switzerland: Market for Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations 2025

Market Size for Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations in Switzerland

The Swiss market for non-soap washing and cleaning preparations reduced to $X in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a remarkable increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations in Switzerland

In value terms, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 239%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations

Exports from Switzerland

In 2022, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations exports from Switzerland shrank to X tons, flattening at 2021 figures. In general, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 18%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations exports totaled $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for non-soap washing and cleaning preparations exports from Switzerland, accounting for a 43% share of total exports. Moreover, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Austria (X tons), fivefold. Belgium (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 5.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (+2.3% per year) and Belgium (+4.8% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-soap washing and cleaning preparations exports from Switzerland, comprising 33% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 6.7% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 6.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany totaled +1.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (+12.0% per year) and Belgium (+5.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for non-soap washing and cleaning preparations amounted to $X per ton, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($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 the UK (+6.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations

Imports into Switzerland

In 2022, purchases abroad of non-soap washing and cleaning preparations decreased by -6.9% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year rising trend. Overall, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 75% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations imports amounted to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the period 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 2018 when imports increased by 15% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest non-soap washing and cleaning preparations supplier to Switzerland, with a 36% share of total imports. Moreover, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by France (X tons), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany stood at -2.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+0.1% per year) and France (-2.1% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-soap washing and cleaning preparations to Switzerland, comprising 37% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany totaled +1.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+6.2% per year) and France (+1.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for non-soap washing and cleaning preparations stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 8.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a tangible expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 67%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+10.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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