China - Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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China - Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

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Article Publishing Date: Dec 12, 2022

China's Soap in Bars Price Slumps 12%, Averaging $1,882 per Ton

China Soap In Bars Export Price in September 2022

In September 2022, the soap in bars price amounted to $1,882 per ton (FOB, China), with a decrease of -11.7% against the previous month. In general, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2022 when the average export price increased by 10% m-o-m. The export price peaked at $2,131 per ton in August 2022, and then dropped in the following month.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In September 2022, the country with the highest price was Malaysia ($3,512 per ton), while the average price for exports to Chile ($915 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Singapore (+7.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

China Soap In Bars Export Prices by Type

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major types of exported product. In December 2021, the product with the highest price was soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use ($2,874 per ton), while the average price for exports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use totaled $1,766 per ton.

From January 2021 to December 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for the following types: soap in bars other than for toilet use (+0.4%).

China Soap In Bars Exports

In September 2022, approximately 32K tons of soap and organic surface-active products in bars were exported from China; waning by -3.8% compared with August 2022 figures. In general, exports recorded a pronounced curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in March 2022 when exports increased by 43% month-to-month. The exports peaked at 39K tons in May 2022; however, from June 2022 to September 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, soap in bars exports reduced remarkably to $60M (IndexBox estimates) in September 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in March 2022 when exports increased by 58% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at 81K tons in May 2022; however, from June 2022 to September 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

China Soap In Bars Exports by Type

Soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use (35K tons) was the largest type of soap in bars exported from China, accounting for a 96% share of total exports. Moreover, soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use exceeded the volume of the second product type, soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use (1.6K tons), more than tenfold.

From January 2021 to December 2021, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of the volume of export of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use totaled -3.0%.

In value terms, soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use ($62M) remains the largest type of soap in bars exported from China, comprising 93% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use ($4.5M), with a 6.8% share of total exports.

From January 2021 to December 2021, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of the export volume of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use stood at -2.5%.

China Soap In Bars Exports by Country

The United States (7.3K tons), Australia (3.9K tons) and Japan (2.5K tons) were the main destinations of soap in bars exports from China, with a combined 43% share of total exports. The Philippines, Peru, Chile, Canada, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, South Africa, the UK and Taiwan (Chinese) lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 31%.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the biggest increases were in South Africa (with a CAGR of +20.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($12M) remains the key foreign market for soap in bars exports from China, comprising 21% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Australia ($6.1M), with a 10% share of total exports. It was followed by Japan, with a 7% share.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly growth rate of value to the United States stood at -2.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average monthly rates of exports growth: Australia (+2.7% per month) and Japan (-2.8% per month).

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the soap in bars market in China. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.


Product coverage:
• Prodcom 20421915 - Soap and organic surface-active products in bars, etc., for toilet use
• Prodcom 20413120 - Soap and organic surface-active products in bars, etc., n.e.c.
Country coverage:

Data coverage:
• Market volume and value
• Per Capita consumption
• Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
• Trade (exports and imports) in China
• Export and import prices
• Market trends, drivers and restraints
• Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

1.1
REPORT DESCRIPTION
1.2
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
1.3
DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
1.4
GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance

3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

3.1
MARKET SIZE
3.2
MARKET STRUCTURE
3.3
TRADE BALANCE
3.4
PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
3.5
MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

4.1
TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
4.2
BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
4.3
MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4.4
MOST TRADED PRODUCT
4.5
MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

5.1
TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
5.2
TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
5.3
TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
5.4
LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

6.1
TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
6.2
TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
6.3
UNSATURATED MARKETS
6.4
TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
6.5
MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

7.1
PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS

The Largest Import Supplying Countries

8.1
IMPORTS FROM 2012–2022
8.2
IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
8.3
IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS

The Largest Destinations for Exports

9.1
EXPORTS FROM 2012–2022
9.2
EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
9.3
EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

LIST OF TABLES
Table 1:
Key Findings In 2022
Table 2:
Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
Table 3:
Market Value, 2012–2022
Table 4:
Per Capita Consumption In 2007-2022
Table 5:
Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Table 6:
Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Table 7:
Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2022
Table 8:
Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Table 9:
Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Table 10:
Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2022
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1:
Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 2:
Market Value, 2012–2022
Figure 3:
Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2007-2022
Figure 4:
Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2007-2022
Figure 5:
Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2007-2022
Figure 6:
Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2007-2022
Figure 7:
Per Capita Consumption, 2007-2022
Figure 8:
Market Forecast To 2030
Figure 9:
Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
Figure 10:
Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
Figure 11:
Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
Figure 12:
Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
Figure 13:
Production Volume And Growth
Figure 14:
Exports And Growth
Figure 15:
Export Prices And Growth
Figure 16:
Market Size And Growth
Figure 17:
Per Capita Consumption
Figure 18:
Imports And Growth
Figure 19:
Import Prices
Figure 20:
Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 21:
Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 22:
Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 23:
Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 24:
Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2022
Figure 25:
Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Figure 26:
Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Figure 27:
Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2022
Figure 28:
Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 29:
Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 30:
Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2022
Figure 31:
Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Figure 32:
Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Figure 33:
Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2022
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