Product Code: KSI061613476
The global soap market, valued at $27.805 billion in 2030 from $22.013 billion in 2025, is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.78% through 2030.
The major factors driving the global soap market include the growing global concerns regarding cleanliness and personal hygiene and the rising global population. The increasing concerns about personal hygiene are leading to high adoption of soaps and personal care products, especially in underdeveloped economies, as cleanliness and hygiene are prioritized more for a healthy lifestyle. The market in the developed economies is being driven by the penetration of premium products as better economic conditions coupled with high purchasing power are leading to an increased demand for premium personal care products, thus driving the market growth during the next five years.
Market Trends:
- Increased Spending on Personal Care: Rising expenditure on personal care products, driven by factors such as higher disposable income, growing health concerns, and expanded distribution channels, is expected to boost the global soap market. The increasing prevalence of skin diseases worldwide is also a key driver, as soaps help address issues like acne, itchy skin, sensitivity, and redness.
- Urbanization and Higher Disposable Income: Growing urbanization and rising disposable incomes are significant factors propelling market growth. Continuous innovation in soap products, such as the introduction of antibacterial and moisturizing variants, is further driving demand.
- North America's Market Leadership: North America is projected to maintain a substantial market share during the forecast period, supported by a hygiene-conscious population in countries like the U.S. and Canada. The presence of major market players and increasing consumer spending on personal care products further highlight the region's potential for market growth.
Some of the major players covered in this report include Unilever, Caswell-Massey, Reckitt Benckiser Group plc., Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, Procter & Gamble Co., Johnson & Johnson, Colgate-Palmolive Company, Godrej Group, ITC Limited, Himalaya Wellness Company, Camlay Herbal And Cosmetics, and The English Soap Company, among others:
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Report Coverage:
- Historical data from 2022 to 2024 & forecast data from 2025 to 2030
- Growth Opportunities, Challenges, Supply Chain Outlook, Regulatory Framework, and Trend Analysis
- Competitive Positioning, Strategies, and Market Share Analysis
- Revenue Growth and Forecast Assessment of segments and regions including countries
- Company Profiling (Strategies, Products, Financial Information, and Key Developments among others)
The Soap Market is analyzed into the following segments:
By Type
By Form
By Application
- Residential
- Commercial
- Hospitals
- Airports
- Hotels
- Others
By Distribution Channel
By Region
- North America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- South America
- Middle East & Africa
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
2. MARKET SNAPSHOT
- 2.1. Market Overview
- 2.2. Market Definition
- 2.3. Scope of the Study
2.4. Market Segmentation
3. BUSINESS LANDSCAPE
- 3.1. Market Drivers
- 3.2. Market Restraints
- 3.3. Market Opportunities
- 3.4. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 3.5. Industry Value Chain Analysis
- 3.6. Policies and Regulations
- 3.7. Strategic Recommendations
4. TECHNOLOGICAL OUTLOOK
5. GLOBAL SOAP MARKET BY TYPE
- 5.1. Introduction
- 5.2. Organic
- 5.3. Conventional
6. GLOBAL SOAP MARKET BY FORM
- 6.1. Introduction
- 6.2. Bars
- 6.3. Liquid
7. GLOBAL SOAP MARKET BY APPLICATION
- 7.1. Introduction
- 7.2. Residential
- 7.3. Commercial
- 7.4. Hospitals
- 7.5. Airports
- 7.6. Hotels
- 7.7. Others
8. GLOBAL SOAP MARKET BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL
- 8.1. Introduction
- 8.2. Online
- 8.3. Offline
9. GLOBAL SOAP MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY
- 9.1. Introduction
- 9.2. North America
- 9.2.1. By Type
- 9.2.2. By Form
- 9.2.3. By Application
- 9.2.4. By Distribution Channel
- 9.2.5. By Country
- 9.2.5.1. USA
- 9.2.5.2. Canada
- 9.2.5.3. Mexico
- 9.3. South America
- 9.3.1. By Type
- 9.3.2. By Form
- 9.3.3. By Application
- 9.3.4. By Distribution Channel
- 9.3.5. By Country
- 9.3.5.1. Brazil
- 9.3.5.2. Argentina
- 9.3.5.3. Others
- 9.4. Europe
- 9.4.1. By Type
- 9.4.2. By Form
- 9.4.3. By Application
- 9.4.4. By Distribution Channel
- 9.4.5. By Country
- 9.4.5.1. United Kingdom
- 9.4.5.2. Germany
- 9.4.5.3. France
- 9.4.5.4. Spain
- 9.4.5.5. Others
- 9.5. Middle East and Africa
- 9.5.1. By Type
- 9.5.2. By Form
- 9.5.3. By Application
- 9.5.4. By Distribution Channel
- 9.5.5. By Country
- 9.5.5.1. Saudi Arabia
- 9.5.5.2. UAE
- 9.5.5.3. Others
- 9.6. Asia Pacific
- 9.6.1. By Type
- 9.6.2. By Form
- 9.6.3. By Application
- 9.6.4. By Distribution Channel
- 9.6.5. By Country
- 9.6.5.1. China
- 9.6.5.2. Japan
- 9.6.5.3. India
- 9.6.5.4. South Korea
- 9.6.5.5. Taiwan
- 9.6.5.6. Others
10. COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT AND ANALYSIS
- 10.1. Major Players and Strategy Analysis
- 10.2. Market Share Analysis
- 10.3. Mergers, Acquisitions, Agreements, and Collaborations
- 10.4. Competitive Dashboard
11. COMPANY PROFILES
- 11.1. Unilever
- 11.2. Caswell-Massey
- 11.3. Reckitt Benckiser Group plc
- 11.4. Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
- 11.5. Procter & Gamble Co.
- 11.6. Johnson & Johnson
- 11.7. Colgate-Palmolive Company
- 11.8. Godrej Group
- 11.9. ITC Limited
- 11.10. Himalaya Wellness Company
- 11.11. Camlay Herbal and Cosmetics
- 11.12. The English Soap Company
12. APPENDIX
- 12.1. Currency
- 12.2. Assumptions
- 12.3. Base and Forecast Years Timeline
- 12.4. Key Benefits for the Stakeholders
- 12.5. Research Methodology
- 12.6. Abbreviations