Ukraine: Market for Soap In Different Forms 2025

Market Size for Soap In Different Forms in Ukraine

In 2021, the Ukrainian soap in different forms market decreased by -10.8% to $X for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year rising trend. Overall, consumption showed a abrupt curtailment. Soap in different forms consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Soap In Different Forms in Ukraine

In value terms, soap in different forms production declined to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, posted a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 87%. Soap in different forms production peaked at $X in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

Exports of Soap In Different Forms

Exports from Ukraine

For the third consecutive year, Ukraine recorded growth in overseas shipments of soap in different forms, which increased by 44% to X tons in 2021. Overall, exports saw a pronounced expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 56%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, soap in different forms exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 52% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Belarus (X tons), Slovakia (X tons) and Tajikistan (X tons) were the main destinations of soap in different forms exports from Ukraine, with a combined 66% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Slovakia (with a CAGR of +2,009.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Slovakia ($X), Belarus ($X) and Tajikistan ($X) constituted the largest markets for soap in different forms exported from Ukraine worldwide, together comprising 60% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Slovakia, with a CAGR of +2,095.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, 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 soap in different forms export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a noticeable descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 25%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Tajikistan ($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 Slovakia (+10.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Soap In Different Forms

Imports into Ukraine

In 2021, the amount of soap in different forms imported into Ukraine dropped to X tons, with a decrease of -7% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports saw a dramatic slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 73% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, soap in different forms imports expanded markedly to $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a precipitous shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 84% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Poland (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of soap in different forms to Ukraine, accounting for a 41% share of total imports. Moreover, soap in different forms imports from Poland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Indonesia (X tons), twofold. Slovakia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Poland stood at -5.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Indonesia (+8.0% per year) and Slovakia (+34.5% per year).

In value terms, Poland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of soap in different forms to Ukraine, comprising 37% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Indonesia ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Slovakia, with an 8.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Poland stood at -3.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Indonesia (+6.0% per year) and Slovakia (+17.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average soap in different forms import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 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 the UK ($X per ton), while the price for Slovakia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+11.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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