Netherlands: Soap Market 2024

Soap Market Size in the Netherlands

The Dutch soap market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a slight reduction. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Soap Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, soap production expanded remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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Soap Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, approx. X tons of soap were exported from the Netherlands; with a decrease of X% against the year before. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, soap exports fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for soap exports from the Netherlands, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, soap exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X tons), twofold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for soap exported from the Netherlands were Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and France ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. The United States, the UK, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Italy and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, the United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average soap export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 UK (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Soap Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, soap imports into the Netherlands expanded markedly to X tons, rising by X% on the previous year. Overall, imports recorded a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, soap imports rose remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of soap to the Netherlands, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, soap imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), fourfold. Belgium (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (X% per year) and Belgium (X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of soap to the Netherlands, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average soap import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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