United Kingdom: Disinfectant Market 2022

Disinfectant Market Size in the UK

In 2021, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in the UK disinfectant market, when its value decreased by -X% to $X. In general, the total consumption indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then fell notably in the following year.

Disinfectant Production in the UK

In value terms, disinfectant production dropped slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Disinfectant production peaked at $X in 2020, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Disinfectant Exports

Exports from the UK

In 2021, shipments abroad of disinfectants decreased by -X% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, total exports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then fell modestly in the following year.

In value terms, disinfectant exports reduced to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then contracted in the following year.

Exports by Country

Ireland (X tons), China (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of disinfectant exports from the UK, with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, Thailand, Greece, Sweden, South Korea, Denmark, Taiwan (Chinese) and Norway, which together accounted for a further X 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Norway (with a CAGR of +X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for disinfectant exported from the UK were China ($X), Ireland ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

China, with a CAGR of +X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination 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 disinfectant export price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

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

Disinfectant Imports

Imports into the UK

In 2021, overseas purchases of disinfectants decreased by -X% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after five years of growth. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, disinfectant imports rose significantly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, saw a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Ireland (X tons) were the main suppliers of disinfectant imports to the UK, together comprising X% of total imports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, China, France, Spain, Turkey, Italy, Slovenia, the United States and the Czech Republic, which together accounted for a further X 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Slovenia (with a CAGR of +X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), China ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest disinfectant suppliers to the UK, with a combined X% share of total imports. Belgium, Ireland, France, the United States, Spain, Italy, Turkey, the Czech Republic and Slovenia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X, with a CAGR of +X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers 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 disinfectant import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, disinfectant import price increased by +X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Slovenia ($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 (+X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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