Soap & Toilet Preparation Manufacturers

Industry Profile Report

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Industry Overview Current Conditions, Industry Structure, How Firms Operate, Industry Trends, Credit Underwriting & Risks, and Industry Forecast.

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Industry Profile Excerpts

Industry Overview

The 2,280 soap and toilet preparation manufacturers in the US produce soap, detergent, polish, surface active agents, leather finishing agents, toilet preparations, and other cleaning and personal care products. Consumer soap and toilet preparation products are typically sold through distributors and retailers, such as mass merchandisers, grocery stores, warehouse clubs, and drugstores. Commercial products are sold directly to large customers or through distributors and wholesalers to smaller customers.

Mature Markets

In the US, many categories within the soap and toilet preparation industry are classified as low growth and mature.

Variable Raw Materials Costs

The cost of raw materials can vary depending on global market conditions.

Industry size & Structure

The average soap and toilet preparation manufacturer operates out of a single location, employs about 51 workers, and generates about $36 million annually.

    • The soap and toilet preparation manufacturing industry includes about 2,280 companies that employ about 116,000 workers and generate $81 billion annually.
    • The industry is highly concentrated; the top 50 companies account for 76% of industry revenue.
    • Toilet preparation manufacturing accounts for about 45% of firms and 54% of industry revenue; soap and detergents manufacturing accounts for about 30% of firms and 29% of revenue; surfactant manufacturing accounts for about 5% of firms and 9% of revenue; and polish and other sanitation goods manufacturing accounts for 20% of firms and 8% of revenue.
    • Large companies with soap and toilet preparation manufacturing operations include Procter & Gamble, Colgate-Palmolive, Ecolab, and Clorox. Most large companies manufacture a variety of consumer and commercial products in addition to soaps and toilet preparations.
    • Large companies may generate a significant percentage of their sales in international markets.
    • The average American family washes between 300-390 loads of laundry per year, according to Procter & Gamble. Other sources estimate the average US household washes around 400-500 loads annually.
                                    Industry Forecast
                                    Soap & Toilet Preparation Manufacturers Industry Growth
                                    Source: Vertical IQ and Inforum

                                    Recent Developments

                                    May 27, 2024 - Prices Increases Easing
                                    • Producer prices for soap and toilet preparation manufacturers rose 1.6% in March compared to a year ago after climbing 9.2% in the previous annual comparison, according to the latest US Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Employment by the industry grew 2.9% in March, just off its all-time high reached in 2022. Meanwhile, average industry wages continued on a downward trend that began in July of 2023 sinking to $23.91 per hour in March, down 7.5% versus a year ago, BLS wage data show.
                                    • The trade association for the cleaning products industry in April responded to “irresponsible headlines and stories” regarding the purported health effects of quaternary ammonium compounds (QACs), chemicals commonly found in disinfecting agents and personal care products. In a statement, the American Cleaning Institute defended their use as highly effective at killing bacteria, fungi, and viruses, including SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and said the stories – in attempting to summarize a study published in March in Nature Neuroscience – distort the safety and beneficial use of quaternary ammonium compounds. The study suggests QACs may be linked to neurological conditions like multiple sclerosis and autism spectrum disorders. "These results suggest that the identified chemicals are potentially hazardous to human health,” said principal investigator Paul Tesar of Case Western Reserve University, adding, “However, we want to be clear that more studies are needed to make definitive connections between chemical exposure and human disease.”
                                    • Cleanliness can have a positive effect on relationships, with 60% of Americans reporting feeling more attracted to their partner when they take the initiative to clean their home, according to the American Cleaning Institute’s 2024 National Cleaning Survey. The ACI survey found that cleaning – or the lack of it – and the state of our physical environment can play an important role in how Americans feel. According to the survey conducted by Wakefield Research, 70% of Americans find that having a clean home gives them a sense of accomplishment, as well as enhancing one’s mood (66%), increases productivity (63%), and decreases stress and anxiety (60%). The survey released in March found that 80% of respondents said they or a member of their household engages in spring cleaning at least once a year, with 10% undertaking spring cleaning every other year.
                                    • The market for organic laundry detergents is projected to grow a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.9% between 2022 and 2027, outpacing that of the overall detergent market, according to market research firm Technavio. The size of the market for organic laundry detergents is estimated to increase by $3.9 billion over the forecast period. By comparison, the overall detergent market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 5.85% between 2022 and 2027, with the market size forecast to increase by $31.5 billion, per Technavio. Consumer concern over the increasing generation of industrial waste is driving the growth of the market. Manufacturers of environmentally friendly organic detergents are also embracing eco-friendly packaging such as recycled plastic containers and recyclable, compostable cardboard boxes. North America is estimated to contribute 33% to the growth of the global detergent market during the forecast period.
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