Portugal: 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 Portugal

In 2022, the Portuguese market for soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 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 Portugal

In value terms, production of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a pronounced reduction. Production of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

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

Exports from Portugal

After four years of decline, shipments abroad of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Sao Tome and Principe (X tons) was the main destination for exports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use from Portugal, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use to Sao Tome and Principe exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Angola (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Spain (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Sao Tome and Principe totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Angola (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).

In value terms, Sao Tome and Principe ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use exports from Portugal, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Sao Tome and Principe was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Sao Tome and Principe ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Spain (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports into Portugal

In 2022, imports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use into Portugal surged to X tons, rising by X% on 2021. In general, imports, however, saw a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), Italy (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use to Portugal, with a combined X% share of total imports. Germany, France and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the United States (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 other than for toilet use suppliers to Portugal were Spain ($X), Italy ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, 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 soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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