In 2024, France leads European soap imports in flakes, wafers, granules, or powders with a 24.82% market share, followed by Italy (19.1%) and Poland (10.46%). Significant year-on-year changes include Spain's 12.3% increase and Estonia's 68.29% surge, contrasting with Germany's decline of 11.43% and Cyprus's 42.43% drop. Malta and Estonia are witnessing substantial growth, while Greece and Hungary face declines. Over the past two years, there's a notable increase in market diversification, with smaller European countries increasing their import shares.
Future trends to watch include technological advances in soap manufacturing and evolving consumer preferences towards sustainable and eco-friendly products, which are likely to influence market dynamics and import patterns across Europe.
Top countries in Import of Soap in the Form of Flakes, Wafers, Granules or Powders Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 24.82 | 2023 | +6.08% | +1.28% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 19.1 | 2023 | +6.59% | +4.59% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 10.46 | 2023 | -1.21% | -2.81% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 10.31 | 2023 | -6.19% | +2.45% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Portugal | 7.03 | 2023 | +10.89% | +5.33% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 5.65 | 2023 | +12.16% | +11.54% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Ireland | 3.39 | 2023 | +14.53% | -3.36% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Bulgaria | 3.34 | 2023 | -3.35% | -4.28% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Germany | 3.18 | 2023 | -38.64% | -11.43% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czechia | 2.37 | 2023 |
