Africa: Market for Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) 2024

Market Size for Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in Africa

The African market for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) expanded to $X in 2023, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in Africa

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production expanded slightly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2021; afterwards, it flattened through to 2023.

Exports of Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports in Africa

In 2023, overseas shipments of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after five years of growth. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports plummeted to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2023, Tanzania (X tons) was the major exporter of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap), creating X% of total exports. Morocco (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Tunisia (X%), Angola (X%) and Ghana (X%). Senegal (X tons), Congo (X tons) and Swaziland (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Tanzania was also the fastest-growing in terms of the non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Angola (X%), Congo (X%), Morocco (X%), Ghana (X%), Senegal (X%) and Swaziland (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Tunisia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Tanzania (X p.p.), Morocco (X p.p.), Tunisia (X p.p.), Angola (X p.p.), Ghana (X p.p.), Senegal (X p.p.), Congo (X p.p.) and Swaziland (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Tanzania ($X) remains the largest non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tunisia ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Morocco, with an X% share.

In Tanzania, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports expanded at 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: Tunisia (X% per year) and Morocco (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2023, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, leveling off in the following year.

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 Swaziland ($X per ton), while Senegal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports in Africa

In 2023, the amount of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) imported in Africa amounted to X tons, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports totaled $X in 2023. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Algeria (X tons), Morocco (X tons) and Tunisia (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2023. Ghana (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Sudan (X tons) and Nigeria (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total imports. The following importers - Djibouti (X tons), Tanzania (X tons), Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), Kenya (X tons), Ethiopia (X tons), Libya (X tons) and Chad (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Djibouti (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Algeria ($X), Morocco ($X) and Tunisia ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, together comprising X% of total imports. Sudan, Cote d'Ivoire, Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Djibouti, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Libya and Chad lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Djibouti, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of 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

The import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2023, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a slight curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Cote d'Ivoire ($X per ton), while Chad ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ethiopia (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform