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

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

In 2022, the UK market for non-soap washing and cleaning preparations increased by 14% to $X, rising for the fifth year in a row after two years of decline. In general, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Non-soap washing and cleaning preparations consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

In value terms, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations production shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 4.7%. Non-soap washing and cleaning preparations production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations

Exports from the UK

In 2022, the amount of non-soap washing and cleaning preparations exported from the UK contracted to X tons, remaining relatively unchanged against the year before. Over the period under review, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 7.9% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations exports rose slightly to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 7.8%. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Ireland (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of non-soap washing and cleaning preparations exports from the UK, together comprising 41% of total exports. Spain, Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, the Czech Republic, Portugal, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Greece and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 38%.

From 2012 to 2022, 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 +13.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Ireland ($X) and Belgium ($X) were the largest markets for non-soap washing and cleaning preparations exported from the UK worldwide, together accounting for 38% of total exports. Germany, Spain, the Netherlands, the United States, the Czech Republic, Sweden, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Greece and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 35%.

The United States, with a CAGR of +9.8%, 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 washing and cleaning preparations stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 4.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 12%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 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 the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($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 the Netherlands (+3.9%), 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 UK

In 2022, approx. X tons of non-soap washing and cleaning preparations were imported into the UK; surging by 10% compared with 2021 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 21% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

In value terms, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations imports totaled $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% from 2012 to 2022; 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 14%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

France (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of non-soap washing and cleaning preparations imports to the UK, with a combined 50% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +12.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Poland ($X) and Belgium ($X) constituted the largest non-soap washing and cleaning preparations suppliers to the UK, together comprising 50% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Poland, with a CAGR of +12.0%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 washing and cleaning preparations stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 12% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+2.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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