Norway: Market for Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations 2023

Market Size for Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations in Norway

In 2021, the Norwegian market for non-soap washing and cleaning preparations increased by 5.5% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Production of Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations in Norway

In value terms, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations production reduced slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations

Exports from Norway

In 2021, overseas shipments of non-soap washing and cleaning preparations were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports, however, showed a slight downturn. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Sweden (X tons) was the main destination for non-soap washing and cleaning preparations exports from Norway, with a 37% share of total exports. Moreover, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations exports to Sweden exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Denmark (X tons), twofold. The Netherlands (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 7.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Sweden stood at -4.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Denmark (+2.5% per year) and the Netherlands (-5.5% per year).

In value terms, Sweden ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-soap washing and cleaning preparations exports from Norway, comprising 35% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Singapore ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 9.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Sweden was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Singapore (-3.3% per year) and the Netherlands (-4.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for non-soap washing and cleaning preparations amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 10% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a mild expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 13%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Sweden (+4.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations

Imports into Norway

In 2021, supplies from abroad of non-soap washing and cleaning preparations decreased by -0.3% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year rising trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 8.5% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, leveling off in the following year.

In value terms, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations imports rose rapidly to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 12%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Denmark (X tons) constituted the largest non-soap washing and cleaning preparations supplier to Norway, with a 35% share of total imports. Moreover, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations imports from Denmark exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Sweden (X tons), twofold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Denmark totaled +2.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Sweden (+4.8% per year) and France (+0.1% per year).

In value terms, the largest non-soap washing and cleaning preparations suppliers to Norway were Denmark ($X), Sweden ($X) and Poland ($X), with a combined 50% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Poland, with a CAGR of +4.4%, saw 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 average import price for non-soap washing and cleaning preparations stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the price for Denmark ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+0.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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