Africa: Market for Camphor; Aromatic Ketones Without Other Oxygen Function; Ketone-Alcohols; Ketone-Aldehydes; Ketone-Phenols And Ketones With Other Oxygen Function 2024

Market Size for Camphor; Aromatic Ketones Without Other Oxygen Function; Ketone-Alcohols; Ketone-Aldehydes; Ketone-Phenols And Ketones With Other Oxygen Function in Africa

The African market for camphor; aromatic ketones without other oxygen function; ketone-alcohols; ketone-aldehydes; ketone-phenols and ketones with other oxygen function reached $X in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Camphor; Aromatic Ketones Without Other Oxygen Function; Ketone-Alcohols; Ketone-Aldehydes; Ketone-Phenols And Ketones With Other Oxygen Function in Africa

In value terms, production of camphor; aromatic ketones without other oxygen function; ketone-alcohols; ketone-aldehydes; ketone-phenols and ketones with other oxygen function reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a pronounced downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Camphor; Aromatic Ketones Without Other Oxygen Function; Ketone-Alcohols; Ketone-Aldehydes; Ketone-Phenols And Ketones With Other Oxygen Function

Exports in Africa

In 2022, shipments abroad of camphor; aromatic ketones without other oxygen function; ketone-alcohols; ketone-aldehydes; ketone-phenols and ketones with other oxygen function increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a precipitous setback. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of camphor; aromatic ketones without other oxygen function; ketone-alcohols; ketone-aldehydes; ketone-phenols and ketones with other oxygen function surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The level of export peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the three major exporters of camphor; aromatic ketones without other oxygen function; ketone-alcohols; ketone-aldehydes; ketone-phenols and ketones with other oxygen function, namely Namibia, Cameroon and South Africa, represented more than two-thirds of total export. The following exporters - Egypt (X tons) and Senegal (X tons) - each recorded a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Namibia (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Namibia ($X), Cameroon ($X) and South Africa ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total exports.

Namibia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price posted a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while Senegal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Camphor; Aromatic Ketones Without Other Oxygen Function; Ketone-Alcohols; Ketone-Aldehydes; Ketone-Phenols And Ketones With Other Oxygen Function

Imports in Africa

For the fifth year in a row, Africa recorded growth in purchases abroad of camphor; aromatic ketones without other oxygen function; ketone-alcohols; ketone-aldehydes; ketone-phenols and ketones with other oxygen function, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Total imports indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of camphor; aromatic ketones without other oxygen function; ketone-alcohols; ketone-aldehydes; ketone-phenols and ketones with other oxygen function soared to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons) was the main importer of camphor; aromatic ketones without other oxygen function; ketone-alcohols; ketone-aldehydes; ketone-phenols and ketones with other oxygen function, generating X% of total imports. Egypt (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Kenya (X tons) and Nigeria (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total imports. Angola (X tons), Rwanda (X tons), Namibia (X tons), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons), Morocco (X tons) and Algeria (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

South Africa experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of camphor; aromatic ketones without other oxygen function; ketone-alcohols; ketone-aldehydes; ketone-phenols and ketones with other oxygen function. At the same time, Democratic Republic of the Congo (X%), Rwanda (X%), Namibia (X%), Kenya (X%), Angola (X%) and Nigeria (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Democratic Republic of the Congo emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Morocco experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Egypt (X%) and Algeria (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Kenya (X p.p.), Nigeria (X p.p.), Rwanda (X p.p.), Angola (X p.p.), Namibia (X p.p.) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Algeria (X p.p.), South Africa (X p.p.) and 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) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports. Namibia, Nigeria, Morocco, Algeria, Angola, Rwanda and Democratic Republic of the Congo lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Namibia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Algeria (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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