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Pakistan - Soap And Detergent - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

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Soap and Detergent Price in Pakistan - 2023

Soap and Detergent Price in Pakistan (CIF) - 2022

The average soap and detergent import price stood at $1,717 per ton in 2022, growing by 2.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 38% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $2,777 per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Germany ($2,391 per ton), while the price for Brazil ($358 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Greece (+14.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Soap and Detergent Price in Pakistan (FOB) - 2022

The average soap and detergent export price stood at $1,907 per ton in 2022, picking up by 5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 13%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $2,513 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 Qatar ($3,476 per ton), while the average price for exports to Madagascar ($1,044 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 Qatar (+3.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Soap and Detergent Imports in Pakistan

In 2022, the amount of soap and detergents imported into Pakistan declined modestly to 81K tons, shrinking by -3.8% against 2021. In general, imports, however, showed a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 113%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 84K tons, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

In value terms, soap and detergent imports dropped to $139M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +7.9% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 29%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $141M, and then shrank in the following year.

Import of Soap and Detergent in Pakistan (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
China	33.2	35.2	47.7	54.3	17.8%
Thailand	8.6	9.5	15.7	13.8	17.1%
Germany	7.2	7.1	10.4	10.6	13.8%
United Arab Emirates	9.5	12.9	13.8	7.0	-9.7%
Malaysia	4.1	5.3	7.8	5.2	8.2%
Singapore	1.7	1.5	2.1	4.2	35.2%
United Kingdom	3.0	2.8	3.4	4.2	11.9%
Taiwan (Chinese)	2.6	2.8	4.4	4.0	15.4%
Indonesia	4.1	3.2	3.7	3.3	-7.0%
Spain	2.1	2.1	2.2	3.2	15.1%
Egypt	0.3	1.9	0.8	2.1	91.3%
Greece	0.4	0.4	0.7	1.5	55.4%
Brazil	N/A	0.2	1.6	1.2	144.9%
Others	33.6	24.5	27.1	24.4	-10.1%
Total	110	109	141	139	8.1%

Top Suppliers of Soap and Detergent to Pakistan in 2022:

China (29.2K tons)
Thailand (8.6K tons)
Spain (5.2K tons)
Germany (4.4K tons)
United Arab Emirates (3.9K tons)
Brazil (3.4K tons)
Malaysia (3.3K tons)
Indonesia (2.3K tons)
United Kingdom (2.3K tons)
Taiwan (Chinese) (2.2K tons)
Singapore (1.8K tons)
Egypt (1.8K tons)
Greece (1.6K tons)

Soap and Detergent Exports in Pakistan

In 2022, the amount of soap and detergents exported from Pakistan skyrocketed to 42K tons, increasing by 34% against the year before. In general, total exports indicated a significant expansion from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +26.1% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +100.5% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 38% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, soap and detergent exports skyrocketed to $80M in 2022. Overall, exports posted significant growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Export of Soap and Detergent in Pakistan (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Afghanistan	21.3	13.6	18.4	21.6	0.5%
Qatar	4.4	11.4	11.3	14.9	50.2%
Uzbekistan	N/A	N/A	N/A	7.4	0%
United States	0.2	0.9	3.1	7.3	231.7%
Germany	8.6	13.1	10.8	6.8	-7.5%
United Arab Emirates	0.4	0.5	1.2	5.3	136.6%
Mozambique	0.1	0.3	0.9	3.1	214.1%
Tanzania	N/A	N/A	0.9	2.1	133.3%
Madagascar	2.3	1.8	1.7	1.9	-6.2%
Angola	N/A	N/A	2.4	1.6	-33.3%
Tajikistan	N/A	N/A	N/A	1.0	0%
Others	3.0	7.6	6.5	7.6	36.3%
Total	40.2	49.2	57.1	80.4	26.0%

Top Export Markets for Soap and Detergent from Pakistan in 2022:

Afghanistan (12.2K tons)
Uzbekistan (6.0K tons)
Qatar (4.3K tons)
United States (4.1K tons)
Germany (2.9K tons)
United Arab Emirates (2.8K tons)
Madagascar (1.8K tons)
Mozambique (1.7K tons)
Tanzania (1.2K tons)
Angola (0.8K tons)
Tajikistan (0.8K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the soap and detergent market in Pakistan. 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 20413120 - Soap and organic surface-active products in bars, etc., n.e.c.
Prodcom 20413150 - Soap in the form of flakes, wafers, granules or powders
Prodcom 20413180 - Soap in forms excluding bars, cakes or moulded shapes, p aper, wadding, felt and non-wovens impregnated or coated with soap/detergent, flakes, granules or powders
Prodcom 20421915 - Soap and organic surface-active products in bars, etc., for toilet use
Prodcom 20421930 - Organic surface-active products and preparations for washing the skin, whether or not containing soap, p.r.s.
Prodcom 20413240 - Surface-active preparations, whether or not containing soap, p .r.s. (excluding those for use as soap)
Prodcom 20413250 - Washing preparations and cleaning preparations, with or without soap, p.r.s. including auxiliary washing preparations excluding those for use as soap, surface-active preparations
Prodcom 20413260 - Surface-active preparations, whether or not containing soap, n .p.r.s. (excluding those for use as soap)
Prodcom 20413270 - Washing preparations and cleaning preparations, with or without soap, n.p.r.s. including auxiliary washing preparations excluding those for use as soap, surface-active preparations
Prodcom 20421850 - Dentifrices (including toothpaste, denture cleaners)
Prodcom 20411000 - Glycerol (glycerine), crude, glycerol waters and glycerol lyes

Country coverage:

Pakistan

Data coverage:

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

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1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
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3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023