Table 1.
Per capita consumption (kg) of soaps and detergents
| 1969 | 1977 | 1988 | 1994 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toilet soap | 0.806 | 0.859 | 0.702 | 0.630 |
| Hard surface cleaners | 0.730 | 1.794 | 2.977 | 2.060 |
| Scourers | 1.029 | 0.942 | 0.668 | 0.490 |
| Hard soap | 1.188 | 0.746 | 0.445 | 0.370 |
| Dishwashing detergents | 1.183 | 2.272 | 3.794 | 3.120 |
| Fabric washing detergents | 6.957 | 7.951 | 8.376 | 8.890 |
| Others (by difference) | 1.807 | 3.496 | 5.756 | 3.040 |
| Total soaps and detergents* | 13.700 | 18.060 | 22.718 | 18.600 |
*
Including fabric conditioning products which have no cleaning action. Source of data: Extracted from Statistical Tables published by AISE (Association Internationale de la Savonnerie, de la Detergence et des Produits d'Entretien) 49, Square Marie Louise, B-1000 Brussels.