Africa: Market for Mixed Alkylbenzenes, Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes 2024

Market Size for Mixed Alkylbenzenes, Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes in Africa

In 2022, the African mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, posted a measured increase. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Mixed Alkylbenzenes, Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes in Africa

In value terms, mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes production reduced modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a pronounced slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Mixed Alkylbenzenes, Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes

Exports in Africa

In 2022, overseas shipments of mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a abrupt decrease. The level of export peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Egypt (X tons) represented the main exporter of mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes in Africa, creating X% of total export.

Egypt was also the fastest-growing in terms of the mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) also remains the largest mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes supplier in Africa.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Egypt totaled X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes export price increased by X% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Egypt.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Egypt amounted to X% per year.

Imports of Mixed Alkylbenzenes, Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes

Imports in Africa

In 2022, overseas purchases of mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Total imports indicated a tangible 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 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

In value terms, mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes imports dropped remarkably to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated modest 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. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons) represented the main importer of mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes, making up X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Nigeria (X tons), Morocco (X tons), Tanzania (X tons) and Kenya (X tons), together creating a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Ethiopia (X tons) and Sudan (X tons) - each reached a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes imports into South Africa stood at X%. At the same time, Sudan (X%), Ethiopia (X%), Tanzania (X%), Nigeria (X%) and Morocco (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Sudan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Kenya experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Tanzania, Nigeria, Ethiopia and Sudan increased by X, X, X and X percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes in Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Morocco ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Nigeria, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa amounted to X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Morocco (X% per year) and Nigeria (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a mild decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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