South Africa - Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars (Other Than For Toilet Use) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Price for Soap in Bars Other than for Toilet Use in South Africa - 2023

Contents:

  1. Price for Soap in Bars Other than for Toilet Use in South Africa (FOB) - 2023
  2. Price for Soap in Bars Other than for Toilet Use in South Africa (CIF) - 2023
  3. Exports of Soap in Bars Other than for Toilet Use in South Africa
  4. Imports of Soap in Bars Other than for Toilet Use in South Africa

Price for Soap in Bars Other than for Toilet Use in South Africa (FOB) - 2023

In November 2023, the average export price for soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use amounted to $1,630 per ton, surging by 3.3% against the previous month. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in January 2023 an increase of 26% against the previous month. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $2,315 per ton. From February 2023 to November 2023, the the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Democratic Republic of the Congo ($2,732 per ton), while the average price for exports to Swaziland ($1,139 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From November 2022 to November 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Democratic Republic of the Congo (+3.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Price for Soap in Bars Other than for Toilet Use in South Africa (CIF) - 2023

In November 2023, the average import price for soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use amounted to $1,372 per ton, declining by -53.6% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in October 2023 when the average import price increased by 172% month-to-month. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $2,957 per ton, and then contracted significantly in the following month.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In November 2023, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($2,237 per ton), while the price for Turkey ($1,010 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From November 2022 to November 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+0.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Exports of Soap in Bars Other than for Toilet Use in South Africa

Exports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use from South Africa surged to 36K tons in 2022, with an increase of 32% against 2021 figures. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

In value terms, exports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use skyrocketed to $69M in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated strong growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +15.7% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +63.7% against 2020 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Export of Soap in Bars Other than for Toilet Use in South Africa (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Zimbabwe10.610.69.621.226.0%
Namibia5.15.58.18.217.2%
Swaziland3.34.55.47.229.7%
Botswana7.66.36.07.2-1.8%
Malawi1.31.32.16.470.1%
Democratic Republic of the Congo2.31.92.35.130.4%
Zambia3.84.13.54.88.1%
Lesotho2.82.43.33.13.5%
Mozambique2.01.92.62.811.9%
Angola2.91.60.30.1-67.5%
Others2.71.92.52.81.2%
Total44.442.145.768.915.8%

Top Export Markets for Soap in Bars Other than for Toilet Use from South Africa in 2022:

  1. Zimbabwe (9.4K tons)
  2. Swaziland (5.9K tons)
  3. Namibia (4.3K tons)
  4. Malawi (3.3K tons)
  5. Democratic Republic of the Congo (3.0K tons)
  6. Botswana (3.0K tons)
  7. Zambia (2.3K tons)
  8. Lesotho (1.7K tons)
  9. Mozambique (1.4K tons)
  10. Angola (0.2K tons)

Imports of Soap in Bars Other than for Toilet Use in South Africa

In 2022, supplies from abroad of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use decreased by -27.9% to 7K tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, imports, however, showed a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 125%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 12K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use fell markedly to $11M in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a moderate increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -31.5% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 61% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $16M. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Import of Soap in Bars Other than for Toilet Use in South Africa (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
China3.87.87.45.513.1%
United Kingdom2.52.93.52.83.8%
France0.41.30.40.40.0%
Bahrain0.51.20.20.3-15.7%
Israel0.20.50.20.314.5%
Turkey0.10.10.20.226.0%
Germany0.30.40.10.1-30.7%
Others2.42.11.81.6-12.6%
Total10.116.213.911.13.2%

Top Suppliers of Soap in Bars Other than for Toilet Use to South Africa in 2022:

  1. China (4242.8 tons)
  2. United Kingdom (1883.4 tons)
  3. Turkey (222.1 tons)
  4. France (175.3 tons)
  5. Israel (150.1 tons)
  6. Germany (42.6 tons)
  7. Bahrain (37.3 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for soap in bars other than for toilet use in South Africa. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 20413120 - Soap and organic surface-active products in bars, etc., n.e.c.

Country coverage:

  • South Africa

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in South Africa
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

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  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
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  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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