EU: Soap Market 2020

Soap Market Size in the EU

The revenue of the soap market in the European Union amounted to $X in 2017, going up by X% against the previous year. The soap consumption continues to indicate a measured curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008, with an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, the soap market reached their peak level of $X. From 2009 to 2017, growth of the soap market stood at a somewhat lower level.

Soap Production in the EU

In 2017, the amount of soap in the form of flakes, wafers, granules or powders produced in the European Union totaled X tons, falling by -X% against the previous year. The soap production continues to indicate a temperate slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013, when the output figure increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of soap production peaked of X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Soap Exports in the EU

In 2017, soap exports in the European Union amounted to X tons, dropping by -X% against the previous year. The soap exports continue to indicate a drastic drop. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013, when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of exports peaked of X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, soap exports totaled $X in 2017. The soap exports continue to indicate a deep setback. Over the period under review, the soap exports reached its maximum level of $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Soap Exports by Country in the EU

Italy (X tons) and Germany (X tons) represented the largest exporters of soap in the form of flakes, wafers, granules or powders in 2017, reaching near X% and X% of total exports, respectively. Poland (X tons) occupied the second position in the ranking, followed by France (X tons), Belgium (X tons), the UK (X tons), Sweden (X tons) and Spain (X tons). All these countries together occupied approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Poland (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest soap markets worldwide were Italy ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the UK, Poland, Sweden, Belgium and Spain, which together accounted for a further X%.

Poland (+X% per year) experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, among the main exporting countries over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Soap Export Prices by Country in the EU

In 2017, the soap export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. The soap export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008, an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, the export prices for soap in the form of flakes, wafers, granules or powders attained their peak level of $X per ton. From 2009 to 2017, growth of the export prices for soap in the form of flakes, wafers, granules or powders failed to regain its momentum.

There were significant differences in the average export prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2017, the country with the highest export price was the UK ($X per ton), while Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by the UK (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Soap Imports in the EU

In 2017, approx. X tons of soap in the form of flakes, wafers, granules or powders were imported in the European Union; surging by X% against the previous year. The soap imports continue to indicate an abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010, when imports increased by X% y-o-y. The volume of imports peaked of X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, soap imports totaled $X in 2017. The soap imports continue to indicate a deep slump. The level of imports peaked of $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Soap Imports by Country in the EU

The imports of the three major importers of soap in the form of flakes, wafers, granules or powders, namely France, Germany and the UK, represented more than third of total import. Poland (X tons) held a X% share (based on tons) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Italy (X%) and Belgium (X%). The following importers - the Netherlands (X tons), Sweden (X tons), Spain (X tons), Denmark (X tons), Ireland (X tons) and Romania (X tons) together made up X% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Romania (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), the UK ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2017, with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Belgium, Poland, Italy, Ireland, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Denmark and Romania, which together accounted for a further X%.

Among the main importing countries , Poland (+X% per year) experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

Soap Import Prices by Country in the EU

The soap import price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2017, approximately equating the previous year. The soap import price continues to indicate a slight deduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008, an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, the import prices for soap in the form of flakes, wafers, granules or powders reached their peak level of $X per ton. From 2009 to 2017, growth of the import prices for soap in the form of flakes, wafers, granules or powders failed to regain its momentum.

Import prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest import price was Ireland ($X per ton), while Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Belgium (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform