United Kingdom: Market for Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars Other Than For Toilet Use 2024

Market Size for Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars Other Than For Toilet Use in the UK

In 2022, the UK market for soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use increased by 5.8% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, consumption, however, recorded a strong expansion. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars Other Than For Toilet Use in the UK

In value terms, production of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use expanded modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 99% against the previous year. Production of peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars Other Than For Toilet Use

Exports from the UK

In 2022, overseas shipments of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use decreased by -10.3% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 34% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use fell markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 20%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use from the UK, with a combined 41% share of total exports. The Czech Republic, South Africa, Russia, Ireland, Sweden, Italy, Spain, Belgium, Israel and Ukraine lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 44%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Israel (with a CAGR of +44.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use exports from the UK, comprising 22% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 9.4% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with an 8.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany amounted to +9.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+6.5% per year) and the Netherlands (+5.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -15.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 14%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Israel ($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 France (+4.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars Other Than For Toilet Use

Imports into the UK

In 2022, purchases abroad of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use decreased by -14.3% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year rising trend. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 79%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, imports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use expanded sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 72%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Israel (X tons) constituted the largest soap in bars other than for toilet use supplier to the UK, with a 40% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use from Israel exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Poland (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Germany (X tons), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Israel stood at +41.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (+61.2% per year) and Germany (+9.6% per year).

In value terms, Israel ($X) constituted the largest supplier of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use to the UK, comprising 37% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Poland ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Israel totaled +38.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (+48.5% per year) and Germany (+7.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use amounted to $X per ton, rising by 25% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 40% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+7.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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