Africa: Ammonium Chloride Market 2024

Ammonium Chloride Market Size in Africa

In 2023, the African ammonium chloride market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a noticeable setback. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Ammonium Chloride Production in Africa

In value terms, ammonium chloride production reduced modestly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

Ammonium Chloride Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2023, shipments abroad of ammonium chloride was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Overall, exports, however, recorded a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2023, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, ammonium chloride exports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a pronounced slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kenya (X tons) and South Africa (X tons) prevails in exports structure, together making up X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Uganda (X tons), comprising a X% share of total exports. Egypt (X tons) and Ghana (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Egypt (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest ammonium chloride supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kenya ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Egypt, with a X% share.

In South Africa, ammonium chloride exports declined by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kenya (X% per year) and Egypt (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2023, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while Kenya ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uganda (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Ammonium Chloride Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2023, ammonium chloride imports in Africa declined slightly to X tons, waning by X% against 2022. Overall, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, ammonium chloride imports expanded sharply to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a notable expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2023, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

South Africa represented the key importing country with an import of about X tons, which reached X% of total imports. Egypt (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Kenya (X tons), Morocco (X tons), Nigeria (X tons) and Djibouti (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total imports. Algeria (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

Imports into South Africa increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Djibouti (X%), Morocco (X%), Algeria (X%) and Nigeria (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Djibouti emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. Kenya experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Egypt (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Morocco (X p.p.), South Africa (X p.p.), Djibouti (X p.p.), Algeria (X p.p.) and Nigeria (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2023, the share of Egypt (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X), Egypt ($X) and Kenya ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, with a combined X% share of total imports. Nigeria, Morocco, Algeria and Djibouti lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Djibouti, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a measured expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2023, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while Djibouti ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform