United Kingdom - Soap - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Contents:
- Soap Price in the UK (CIF) - 2023
- Soap Price in the UK (FOB) - 2023
- Soap Imports in the UK
- Soap Exports in the UK
Soap Price in the UK (CIF) - 2023
In June 2023, the average soap import price amounted to $2,768 per ton, growing by 6% against the previous month. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a mild expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in February 2023 an increase of 14% against the previous month. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $2,818 per ton; afterwards, it flattened through to June 2023.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was France ($7,282 per ton), while the price for Israel ($2,001 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From June 2022 to June 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+3.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
Soap Price in the UK (FOB) - 2023
In June 2023, the average soap export price amounted to $3,671 per ton, rising by 4% against the previous month. Over the last twelve-month period, it increased at an average monthly rate of +1.7%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in August 2022 an increase of 15% month-to-month. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $3,751 per ton in April 2023; however, from May 2023 to June 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In June 2023, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($7,664 per ton), while the average price for exports to South Africa ($1,692 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From June 2022 to June 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Ireland (+3.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Soap Imports in the UK
Soap imports into the UK expanded modestly to 249K tons in 2022, picking up by 2.2% against the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 40%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 326K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, soap imports expanded modestly to $612M in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated prominent growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -21.4% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 49%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $780M. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.
Import of Soap in the UK (Million USD) | |||||
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COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
Germany | 140 | 140 | 123 | 172 | 7.1% |
Poland | 56.8 | 90.4 | 89.6 | 75.0 | 9.7% |
China | 55.4 | 131 | 73.1 | 62.5 | 4.1% |
France | 52.7 | 67.3 | 44.8 | 52.5 | -0.1% |
Italy | 16.5 | 25.3 | 20.4 | 52.4 | 47.0% |
Israel | 25.9 | 47.8 | 45.7 | 43.4 | 18.8% |
Turkey | 26.2 | 53.6 | 31.8 | 35.9 | 11.1% |
Spain | 24.4 | 35.9 | 24.7 | 9.2 | -27.8% |
Others | 125 | 189 | 140 | 110 | -4.2% |
Total | 523 | 780 | 593 | 612 | 5.4% |
Top Suppliers of Soap to the UK in 2022:
- Germany (79.4K tons)
- Poland (37.9K tons)
- Italy (25.3K tons)
- China (22.6K tons)
- Israel (22.3K tons)
- Turkey (17.8K tons)
- France (11.2K tons)
- Spain (4.8K tons)
Soap Exports in the UK
In 2022, shipments abroad of soap decreased by -10.3% to 146K tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports saw a perceptible slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 14% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 183K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, soap exports reduced to $472M in 2022. In general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 13%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $538M. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.
Export of Soap in the UK (Million USD) | |||||
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COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
Ireland | 90.0 | 107 | 79.6 | 80.4 | -3.7% |
Germany | 44.4 | 54.0 | 54.0 | 58.5 | 9.6% |
United States | 51.4 | 52.9 | 69.3 | 39.2 | -8.6% |
France | 20.6 | 21.4 | 36.5 | 26.0 | 8.1% |
Belgium | 24.5 | 31.1 | 26.3 | 25.1 | 0.8% |
Netherlands | 24.1 | 29.3 | 24.2 | 23.8 | -0.4% |
Czech Republic | 8.2 | 9.0 | 8.3 | 15.0 | 22.3% |
Poland | 13.4 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.8 | 1.0% |
Australia | 15.3 | 16.9 | 15.9 | 10.2 | -12.6% |
South Africa | 14.1 | 9.5 | 5.9 | 7.9 | -17.6% |
Sweden | 5.4 | 8.2 | 7.3 | 7.8 | 13.0% |
Spain | 11.1 | 13.0 | 7.7 | 6.5 | -16.3% |
Russia | 5.0 | 5.3 | 3.6 | 4.2 | -5.6% |
Others | 149 | 167 | 181 | 153 | 0.9% |
Total | 477 | 538 | 533 | 472 | -0.4% |
Top Export Markets for Soap from the UK in 2022:
- Ireland (29.3K tons)
- Germany (22.1K tons)
- France (11.4K tons)
- Netherlands (9.6K tons)
- United States (9.5K tons)
- Belgium (5.7K tons)
- Czech Republic (5.0K tons)
- South Africa (4.0K tons)
- Spain (3.5K tons)
- Australia (3.1K tons)
- Poland (3.0K tons)
- Sweden (2.8K tons)
- Russia (2.5K tons)
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the soap market in the UK. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 20413120 - Soap and organic surface-active products in bars, etc., n.e.c.
- Prodcom 20413150 - Soap in the form of flakes, wafers, granules or powders
- Prodcom 20413180 - Soap in forms excluding bars, cakes or moulded shapes, p aper, wadding, felt and non-wovens impregnated or coated with soap/detergent, flakes, granules or powders
- Prodcom 20421915 - Soap and organic surface-active products in bars, etc., for toilet use
- Prodcom 20421930 - Organic surface-active products and preparations for washing the skin, whether or not containing soap, p.r.s.
Country coverage:
- United Kingdom
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in the UK
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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