Middle East: Market for Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars Other Than For Toilet Use 2024

Market Size for Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars Other Than For Toilet Use in the Middle East

In 2022, the Middle Eastern market for soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after four years of growth. The total consumption indicated a measured 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. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars Other Than For Toilet Use in the Middle East

In value terms, production of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use expanded markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of attained the maximum level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports in the Middle East

In 2022, overseas shipments of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use declined to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a mild decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons) represented the key exporter of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use, comprising X% of total exports. Israel (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Saudi Arabia (X%) and the United Arab Emirates (X%).

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to soap in bars other than for toilet use exports from Turkey stood at X%. At the same time, Saudi Arabia (X%) and the United Arab Emirates (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Saudi Arabia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Israel (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Turkey and Saudi Arabia increased by X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X), Israel ($X) and Saudi Arabia ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total exports.

Saudi Arabia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries 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 the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a slight downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Israel ($X per ton), while Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Israel (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

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

Imports in the Middle East

In 2022, overseas purchases of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Total imports 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. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use contracted to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a measured 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. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Iraq (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons) were the key importers of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use in the Middle East, together amounting to near X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Turkey (X tons), together committing a X% share of total imports. Qatar (X tons), Israel (X tons), Jordan (X tons), Lebanon (X tons), Syrian Arab Republic (X tons), Oman (X tons), Yemen (X tons) and Kuwait (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

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

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X), Iraq ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising X% of total imports. Turkey, Qatar, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Yemen, Lebanon and Syrian Arab Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Israel, 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

The import price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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