Europe: Soap Market 2024

Soap Market Size in Europe

The Europe soap market expanded markedly to $X in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Soap Production in Europe

In value terms, soap production rose notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a perceptible slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Soap Exports

Exports in Europe

In 2022, approx. X tons of soap were exported in Europe; stabilizing at the previous year's figure. Total exports indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

In value terms, soap exports contracted slightly to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons), distantly followed by Poland (X tons), Italy (X tons), France (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Spain (X tons) represented the major exporters of soap, together mixing up X% of total exports. The following exporters - Belgium (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Russia (X tons), Greece (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Greece (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), France ($X) and Poland ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together accounting for X% of total exports. Italy, the Netherlands, the UK, Spain, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Sweden, Greece and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main exporting countries, Greece, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 export price in Europe amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

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 France ($X per ton), while Russia ($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 more modest paces of growth.

Soap Imports

Imports in Europe

Soap imports rose modestly to X tons in 2022, surging by X% compared with the year before. Total imports indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, soap imports reached $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of soap imports in 2022 were Germany (X tons), France (X tons), the UK (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons), together reaching X% of total import. It was distantly followed by Poland (X tons), comprising a X% share of total imports. Italy (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Russia (X tons), Spain (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Romania (X tons), Portugal (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Romania (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest soap importing markets in Europe were Germany ($X), the UK ($X) and France ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. The Netherlands, Poland, Italy, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Spain, Russia, Romania, Hungary and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Romania, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

The import price in Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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