United Kingdom: Market for Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations 2024

Market Size for Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations in the UK

In 2021, the UK market for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations increased by 22% to $X, rising for the fourth consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Consumption of peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Production of Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations in the UK

In value terms, production of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations expanded slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 7.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

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

Exports from the UK

In 2021, approx. X tons of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations were exported from the UK; waning by -13.4% on 2020. Over the period under review, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 7.4% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations dropped modestly to $X in 2021. In general, exports recorded a slight descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 7.9%. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Ireland (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations from the UK, together comprising 43% of total exports. Spain, Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, Turkey, the United States, Saudi Arabia, Japan, Portugal and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 37%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the United States (with a CAGR of +15.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations exported from the UK were France ($X), Ireland ($X) and Belgium ($X), together accounting for 41% of total exports. Spain, Germany, the Netherlands, the United States, Sweden, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Japan, Russia and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 32%.

The United States, with a CAGR of +8.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average export price for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($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 (+4.3%), 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 UK

After three years of growth, purchases abroad of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations decreased by -7.8% to X tons in 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 21%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations expanded modestly to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

France (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations to the UK, with a combined 61% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +17.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Belgium ($X) and Poland ($X) were the largest non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations suppliers to the UK, with a combined 54% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Poland, with a CAGR of +18.5%, recorded 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

The average import price for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 11% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.5%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 13%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+1.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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