Soap In Bars For Toilet Use Market

The article forecasts the growth of the global market for soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use, with a projected increase in both volume and value by 2030. Insights into consumption patterns, production volumes, import and export trends, as well as key market players and countries are provided, offering a comprehensive overview of the industry.

Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next eight years. Market performance is forecast to retain its current trend pattern, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +2.6% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 7.1M tons by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +5.4% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $27B (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars For Toilet Use

In 2022, approx. 5.8M tons of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use were consumed worldwide; increasing by 4.5% compared with 2021. The total consumption volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, global consumption of reached the maximum volume in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

The revenue of the market for soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use worldwide expanded markedly to $17.7B in 2022, picking up by 5.5% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. Global consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Consumption By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2022 were China (987K tons), the United States (676K tons) and India (386K tons), with a combined 35% share of global consumption. Japan, Indonesia, Russia, Brazil, Pakistan, Spain, France, the UK, Bangladesh and Nigeria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 29%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Indonesia (with a CAGR of +7.2%), while use for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest soap in bars for toilet use markets worldwide were Japan ($4B), China ($2.9B) and the United States ($2B), with a combined 50% share of the global market. India, Pakistan, Brazil, France, Russia, the UK, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Nigeria and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 22%.

In terms of the main consuming countries, Indonesia, with a CAGR of +6.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of market size over the period under review, while use for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The countries with the highest levels of soap in bars for toilet use per capita consumption in 2022 were Spain (3.1 kg per person), France (2 kg per person) and the United States (2 kg per person).

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of use, amongst the key consuming countries, was attained by Indonesia (with a CAGR of +5.9%), while use for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Production

World Production of Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars For Toilet Use

In 2022, approx. 5.8M tons of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use were produced worldwide; increasing by 4% on 2021 figures. The total output volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 9%. Global production peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, production of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use expanded to $17.4B in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. Global production peaked at $18.8B in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Production By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were China (996K tons), the United States (566K tons) and India (408K tons), together accounting for 34% of global production. Indonesia, Turkey, Brazil, Japan, Pakistan, Spain, Russia, Mexico, Malaysia and Bangladesh lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 34%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of use, amongst the key producing countries, was attained by Malaysia (with a CAGR of +8.9%), while use for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports

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

In 2022, approx. 1.8M tons of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use were imported worldwide; growing by 5.4% on the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 14%. Global imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use rose notably to $4.1B in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 9.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global imports of hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports By Country

In 2022, the United States (210K tons), followed by Germany (139K tons) represented the largest importers of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use, together achieving 19% of total imports. Canada (75K tons), the UK (68K tons), the Netherlands (60K tons), Iraq (56K tons), France (54K tons), Russia (49K tons), the United Arab Emirates (46K tons), Mexico (31K tons), Turkey (30K tons), the Czech Republic (29K tons) and Saudi Arabia (29K tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the United States (with a CAGR of +16.6%), while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest soap in bars for toilet use importing markets worldwide were the United States ($502M), Germany ($289M) and Canada ($204M), with a combined 24% share of global imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, the United States, with a CAGR of +11.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices By Country

In 2022, the average import price for soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use amounted to $2,263 per ton, growing by 3.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Global import price peaked at $2,376 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($3,081 per ton), while Iraq ($1,437 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+0.2%), while the other global leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Exports

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

In 2022, the amount of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use exported worldwide amounted to 1.8M tons, with an increase of 3.8% against 2021. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 13% against the previous year. The global exports peaked at 1.8M tons in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

In value terms, exports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use expanded markedly to $4B in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 11% against the previous year. The global exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports By Country

Germany (223K tons), Turkey (198K tons), Indonesia (145K tons), Malaysia (108K tons), Mexico (100K tons), the United States (100K tons), Poland (96K tons) and the United Arab Emirates (89K tons) represented roughly 60% of total exports in 2022. Guatemala (54K tons), Spain (51K tons), the Netherlands (50K tons), Thailand (43K tons) and Brazil (33K tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of +20.0%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest soap in bars for toilet use supplying countries worldwide were Germany ($510M), the United States ($323M) and Turkey ($301M), together accounting for 29% of global exports. Indonesia, Poland, the United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, Mexico, the Netherlands, Thailand, Brazil, Spain and Guatemala lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 40%.

Among the main exporting countries, Spain, with a CAGR of +13.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices By Country

The average export price for soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use stood at $2,252 per ton in 2022, growing by 4.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 7.6%. The global export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($3,235 per ton), while Guatemala ($1,490 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia (+2.5%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform