U.S.: Market for Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations 2024

Market Size for Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations in the U.S.

In 2021, the U.S. market for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations in the U.S.

In value terms, production of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations expanded to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 14% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production of growth failed to regain momentum.

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

Exports from the U.S.

In 2021, approx. X tons of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations were exported from the United States; declining by -5.3% against the previous year. In general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 3.3%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations rose to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 8.5%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Canada (X tons) was the main destination for exports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations from the United States, accounting for a 62% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations to Canada exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Mexico (X tons), tenfold. China (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 3.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Canada was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (+0.2% per year) and China (-2.4% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations exports from the United States, comprising 47% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mexico ($X), with a 6.8% share of total exports. It was followed by China, with a 5.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Canada was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (+2.4% per year) and China (+3.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations amounted to $X per ton, rising by 7.6% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.8%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Canada ($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 Taiwan (Chinese) (+7.0%), 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 the U.S.

In 2021, after six years of growth, there was decline in purchases abroad of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations, when their volume decreased by -0.3% to X tons. Overall, total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.9% 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 +66.7% against 2013 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 36%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, leveling off in the following year.

In value terms, imports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations rose rapidly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% 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 +63.7% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Mexico (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations to the United States, with a 60% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations from Mexico exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Canada (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by China (X tons), with a 4.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Mexico stood at +9.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Canada (+1.7% per year) and China (+2.1% per year).

In value terms, the largest non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations suppliers to the United States were Mexico ($X), Canada ($X) and Germany ($X), together comprising 65% of total imports. These countries were followed by China, Vietnam and Turkey, which together accounted for a further 9%.

Among the main suppliers, Turkey, with a CAGR of +17.9%, 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 2021, the average import price for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations amounted to $X per ton, growing by 11% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a mild shrinkage. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+3.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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