Soap In Bars Other Than For Toilet Use Market

The global market for soap and organic surface-active products in bars is projected to grow over the next eight years, with a forecasted increase in both volume and value terms. China leads the market in terms of both consumption and production, while the United States is a major player in imports and exports. Overall, the market is expected to see steady growth, with notable fluctuations in consumption and production recorded over the last decade. Countries like Japan, the UK, and Brazil have high per capita consumption rates, while countries like South Korea and Australia have shown significant growth in market size. Despite some fluctuations in import and export prices, the global market for soap in bars other than for toilet use is expected to continue growing in the immediate future.

Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next eight-year period. Market performance is forecast to decelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +4.1% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 4.7M tons by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +6.3% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $9.7B (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

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

In 2022, approx. 3.4M tons of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use were consumed worldwide; increasing by 2.6% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% 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 -10.2% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, global consumption of attained the maximum volume at 3.8M tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

The size of the market for soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use worldwide expanded slightly to $6B in 2022, growing by 4.5% 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). Overall, consumption recorded a buoyant increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $6.6B. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the global market failed to regain momentum.

Consumption By Country

China (689K tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of consumption of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use, comprising approx. 20% of total volume. Moreover, consumption of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, India (212K tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Japan (163K tons), with a 4.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in China stood at +11.6%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: India (+7.8% per year) and Japan (+11.3% per year).

In value terms, China ($1.2B), Japan ($880M) and India ($376M) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of market value in 2022, with a combined 41% share of the global market. The United States, South Korea, Pakistan, the UK, Russia, Brazil, Mexico, Indonesia, Nigeria and Iran lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 22%.

In terms of the main consuming countries, South Korea, with a CAGR of +14.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 other than for toilet use per capita consumption in 2022 were Japan (1,309 kg per 1000 persons), the UK (1,091 kg per 1000 persons) and Brazil (521 kg per 1000 persons).

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of use, amongst the key consuming countries, was attained by South Korea (with a CAGR of +13.9%), 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 Other Than For Toilet Use

In 2022, approx. 3.7M tons of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use were produced worldwide; surging by 5.4% on the year before. In general, the total production indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -5.4% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 22%. As a result, production attained the peak volume of 3.9M tons. From 2021 to 2022, global production of growth remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, production of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use rose markedly to $5.9B in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -5.6% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 23%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $6.3B. From 2021 to 2022, global production of growth remained at a lower figure.

Production By Country

The country with the largest volume of production of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use was China (1.1M tons), accounting for 28% of total volume. Moreover, production of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India (199K tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Russia (155K tons), with a 4.2% share.

In China, production of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use expanded at an average annual rate of +11.1% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: India (+7.0% per year) and Russia (+5.2% per year).

Imports

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

In 2022, overseas purchases of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use decreased by -5.3% to 1.2M tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, total imports indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -19.6% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 1.5M tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of global imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use fell to $2.1B in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -16.0% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 45% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $2.5B. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of global imports of failed to regain momentum.

Imports By Country

In 2022, the United States (111K tons), followed by Tanzania (66K tons) represented the major importers of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use, together constituting 15% of total imports. The following importers - the UK (51K tons), Australia (46K tons), Germany (38K tons), El Salvador (38K tons), Chile (38K tons), France (36K tons), Guatemala (35K tons), the Netherlands (35K tons), Japan (32K tons), Canada (29K tons) and Peru (29K tons) - together made up 34% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Australia (with a CAGR of +28.2%), while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($214M), Australia ($112M) and the UK ($106M) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising 20% of global imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Australia, with a CAGR of +27.4%, recorded 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

The average import price for soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use stood at $1,780 per ton in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $1,781 per ton in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

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 Japan ($2,642 per ton), while Tanzania ($881 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tanzania (+2.2%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports

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

In 2022, global exports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use expanded to 1.5M tons, picking up by 2.5% against 2021. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by -7.4% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 35%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 1.6M tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the global exports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use rose remarkably to $2.5B in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by -4.1% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 47%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $2.6B. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the global exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports By Country

In 2022, China (382K tons) was the key exporter of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use, generating 26% of total exports. Cote d'Ivoire (122K tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with an 8.2% share, followed by Honduras (5.6%) and Kenya (4.7%). Turkey (65K tons), Poland (57K tons), Cameroon (51K tons), Indonesia (49K tons), the UK (43K tons), Guatemala (39K tons), the United States (38K tons), Mexico (37K tons) and South Africa (36K tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from China increased at an average annual rate of +9.7% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Poland (+26.6%), Kenya (+21.5%), Mexico (+20.4%), Guatemala (+8.9%), Honduras (+7.6%), Cote d'Ivoire (+6.3%), the United States (+6.1%), Cameroon (+4.1%) and Turkey (+2.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Poland emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +26.6% from 2012-2022. The UK experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Indonesia (-8.5%) and South Africa (-10.5%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of China (+11 p.p.), Kenya (+3.8 p.p.), Poland (+3.3 p.p.), Cote d'Ivoire (+2 p.p.), Mexico (+1.9 p.p.) and Honduras (+1.8 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global exports from 2012-2022, the share of South Africa (-7.8 p.p.) and Indonesia (-7.9 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($741M) remains the largest soap in bars other than for toilet use supplier worldwide, comprising 30% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Poland ($109M), with a 4.4% share of global exports. It was followed by the United States, with a 4.4% share.

In China, exports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use expanded at an average annual rate of +10.3% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (+20.9% per year) and the United States (+4.1% per year).

Export Prices By Country

The average export price for soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use stood at $1,656 per ton in 2022, with an increase of 3.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 8.8%. The global export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($2,818 per ton), while Cote d'Ivoire ($617 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+10.7%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform