Germany: Bath Preparations Market Overview 2021

Bath Preparations Market Size in Germany

In 2020, the German bath preparations market decreased by -X% to $X for the first time since 2015, thus ending a four-year rising trend. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2020, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Bath Preparations Production in Germany

In value terms, bath preparations production shrank to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, production failed to regain the momentum.

Bath Preparations Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2020, shipments abroad of perfumed bath salts and other bath preparations decreased by -X% to X tonnes, falling for the fourth year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports recorded a noticeable setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports reached the peak figure at X tonnes in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2020, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, bath preparations exports declined to $X in 2020. Overall, exports continue to indicate a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tonnes), Austria (X tonnes) and Belgium (X tonnes) were the main destinations of bath preparations exports from Germany, together accounting for X% of total exports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, Japan, Poland, Spain, Switzerland, the Czech Republic, France, Hungary, the UK and China, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in China, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Austria ($X), Italy ($X) and Japan ($X) constituted the largest markets for bath preparations exported from Germany worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports. The Netherlands, Switzerland, Poland, France, Belgium, the Czech Republic, China, Spain, Hungary and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average bath preparations export price amounted to $X per tonne, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was France ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Italy ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Bath Preparations Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2020, imports of perfumed bath salts and other bath preparations into Germany declined to X tonnes, shrinking by -X% against 2019 figures. Over the period under review, imports recorded a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tonnes in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, bath preparations imports rose modestly to $X in 2020. Overall, imports showed a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2020, Italy (X tonnes) constituted the largest bath preparations supplier to Germany, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, bath preparations imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tonnes), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Poland (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume from Italy amounted to -X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (-X% per year) and Poland (+X% per year).

In value terms, the largest bath preparations suppliers to Germany were Italy ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Poland ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Switzerland, Austria, the Czech Republic, China, Croatia, the UK and Belgium, which together accounted for a further X recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the average bath preparations import price amounted to $X per tonne, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the last thirteen years, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2020 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per tonne), while the price for Italy ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Switzerland, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for perfumed bath salts and other bath preparations in the world?

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The country with the largest volume of bath preparations consumption was China (311K tonnes), accounting for 22% of total volume. Moreover, bath preparations consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the U.S. (149K tonnes), twofold. India (127K tonnes) ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 9.1% share.

What are the largest producers of perfumed bath salts and other bath preparations in the world?

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China (390K tonnes) constituted the country with the largest volume of bath preparations production, accounting for 28% of total volume. Moreover, bath preparations production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the U.S. (141K tonnes), threefold. India (128K tonnes) ranked third in terms of total production with a 9.3% share.

What are the leading suppliers of perfumed bath salts and other bath preparations to Germany?

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In value terms, Italy ($18M), the Netherlands ($16M) and Poland ($8.1M) appeared to be the largest bath preparations suppliers to Germany, with a combined 53% share of total imports. Switzerland, Austria, the Czech Republic, China, Croatia, the UK and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 41%.

What are the leading importers of perfumed bath salts and other bath preparations from Germany?

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In value terms, the largest markets for bath preparations exported from Germany were Austria ($18M), Italy ($10M) and Japan ($9.1M), together comprising 35% of total exports. The Netherlands, Switzerland, Poland, France, Belgium, the Czech Republic, China, Spain, Hungary and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 46%.

What is the average export price for perfumed bath salts and other bath preparations in Germany?

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In 2020, the average bath preparations export price amounted to $3,158 per tonne, with an increase of 13% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for perfumed bath salts and other bath preparations in Germany?

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In 2020, the average bath preparations import price amounted to $2,886 per tonne, picking up by 7.9% against the previous year.