In 2023, Italy led European production with 320.63 million kilograms, showcasing a year-on-year growth of 7.81%. Spain followed with 167.27 million kilograms, marking a modest growth of 2.06%. Portugal experienced a significant increase of 30.4%, while Germany saw a substantial decline of 21.44%. Other notable annual variations included Finland with 40.82% growth and Belgium declining by 2.72%. Over the last five years, market trends highlight dynamic shifts with increasing growth rates in some regions, whereas others experienced contractions, demonstrating a highly segmented market landscape.
Looking ahead, potential market trends include:
- Continued growth in Mediterranean countries like Italy and Portugal due to robust domestic demand and export expansion.
- Potential recovery opportunities for the German market if manufacturers can address underlying production challenges.
- Technological advancements in sustainable formulations driving growth in Northern European markets.
- The influence of eco-conscious consumer trends further promoting innovations in packaging and ingredients.
Top countries in Sold Production of Soap in Forms Excluding Bars, Cakes or Moulded Shapes, Paper, Wadding, Felt and Non-Wovens Impregnated or Coated with Soap/detergent, Flakes, Granules or Powders by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 320,630,000 | 2023 | +0.88% | +7.81% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 167,270,000 | 2023 | +1.54% | +2.06% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 124,840,000 | 2023 | +4.74% | +5.79% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 56,040,000 | 2023 | +2.27% | +6.51% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 55,859,000 | 2023 | -32.66% | -21.44% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 39,044,000 | 2023 | +2.38% | +3.55% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Portugal | 34,129,000 | 2023 | +3.02% | +30.4% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 30,945,000 | 2023 | -0.18% | +7.86% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Denmark | 16,202,000 | 2023 | +1.85% | +2.73% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Belgium | 9,348,500 | 2023 | -2.34% | -2.72% | View data |
