U.S.: Market for Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations 2025

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

In 2022, the U.S. market for non-soap washing and cleaning preparations decreased by -0.3% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 7.8%. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

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

In value terms, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations production declined slightly to $X in 2022. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 6.4% against the previous year. Non-soap washing and cleaning preparations production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations

Exports from the U.S.

In 2022, the amount of non-soap washing and cleaning preparations exported from the United States stood at X tons, picking up by 1.6% compared with 2021 figures. In general, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 3.7%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations exports expanded remarkably to $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 remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 7.9%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Canada (X tons) was the main destination for non-soap washing and cleaning preparations exports from the United States, accounting for a 61% share of total exports. Moreover, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations exports to Canada exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Mexico (X tons), ninefold. South Korea (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 2.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Canada was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (+2.1% per year) and South Korea (+0.8% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-soap washing and cleaning preparations exports from the United States, comprising 48% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mexico ($X), with a 7.2% share of total exports. It was followed by China, with a 3.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Canada stood at +1.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (+3.7% per year) and China (+1.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for non-soap washing and cleaning preparations stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 5.8% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.1%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by 6.1%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Canada ($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 China (+6.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations

Imports into the U.S.

In 2022, approx. X tons of non-soap washing and cleaning preparations were imported into the United States; approximately reflecting the year before. Overall, total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +67.0% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations imports totaled $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +72.9% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Mexico (X tons) constituted the largest non-soap washing and cleaning preparations supplier to the United States, accounting for a 59% share of total imports. Moreover, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations imports from Mexico exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Canada (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by China (X tons), with a 4.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Mexico stood at +7.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Canada (+3.1% per year) and China (+0.6% per year).

In value terms, Mexico ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-soap washing and cleaning preparations to the United States, comprising 40% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 6.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Mexico totaled +6.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Canada (+6.0% per year) and Germany (+3.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for non-soap washing and cleaning preparations stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 9.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by 10%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, 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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+2.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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