Eastern Europe: Market for Soap In Different Forms 2024

Market Size for Soap In Different Forms in Eastern Europe

The East European soap in different forms market fell to $X in 2022, flattening at the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a mild curtailment. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Soap In Different Forms in Eastern Europe

In value terms, soap in different forms production expanded modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Soap In Different Forms

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, shipments abroad of soap in different forms decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. Overall, exports, however, recorded a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 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 remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, soap in different forms exports contracted to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, posted a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Poland prevails in exports structure, reaching X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Russia (X tons), making up a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - the Czech Republic (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

Exports from Poland increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Russia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Russia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Hungary experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, the Czech Republic (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Poland (X p.p.) and Russia (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Hungary (X p.p.) and the Czech Republic (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the largest soap in different forms supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Russia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Poland amounted to X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Russia (X% per year) and the Czech Republic (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a pronounced slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while Russia ($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 Czech Republic (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Soap In Different Forms

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, approx. X tons of soap in different forms were imported in Eastern Europe; with a decrease of X% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, soap in different forms imports shrank to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons), Romania (X tons), Russia (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2022. Slovakia (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, followed by Belarus (X tons) and Bulgaria (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Belarus (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest soap in different forms importing markets in Eastern Europe were Poland ($X), Russia ($X) and Romania ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. The Czech Republic, Hungary, Bulgaria, Slovakia and Belarus lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Belarus, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2022, the import price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while Belarus ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bulgaria (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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