GCC: Market for Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars For Toilet Use 2024

Market Size for Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars For Toilet Use in GCC

The GCC market for soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use totaled $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Production of Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars For Toilet Use in GCC

In value terms, production of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars For Toilet Use

Exports in GCC

In 2022, overseas shipments of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year declining trend. Total exports indicated a remarkable increase 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. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use surged to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a strong increase 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. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates represented the main exporter of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use in GCC, with the volume of exports resulting at X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Saudi Arabia (X tons), achieving a X% share of total exports.

The United Arab Emirates was also the fastest-growing in terms of the soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. Saudi Arabia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the United Arab Emirates (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Saudi Arabia (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the largest soap in bars for toilet use supplier in GCC, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the United Arab Emirates totaled X%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in GCC stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while Saudi Arabia stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (X%).

Imports of Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars For Toilet Use

Imports in GCC

In 2022, the amount of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use imported in GCC rose to X tons, picking up by X% compared with 2021 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use rose significantly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates represented the key importer of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use in GCC, with the volume of imports reaching X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. Saudi Arabia (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Oman (X%) and Kuwait (X%). Qatar (X tons) and Bahrain (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 key importing countries, was attained by Bahrain (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest soap in bars for toilet use importing markets in GCC were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and Oman ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Kuwait, Qatar and Bahrain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Bahrain, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries 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 GCC amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Qatar ($X per ton), while the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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