Africa: Market for Organic Surface Active Agents 2024

Market Size for Organic Surface Active Agents in Africa

The African organic surface active agent market soared to $X in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a strong increase 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, consumption increased by X% against 2016 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Organic Surface Active Agents in Africa

In value terms, organic surface active agent production rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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Exports of Organic Surface Active Agents

Exports in Africa

In 2022, the amount of organic surface active agents exported in Africa reduced markedly to X tons, shrinking by X% on 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a mild decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

In value terms, organic surface active agent exports contracted rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a noticeable setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

South Africa (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Morocco (X tons), Kenya (X tons) and Ghana (X tons), together comprising a X% share of total exports. Niger (X tons) and Senegal (X tons) held a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Niger (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Africa ($X), Egypt ($X) and Morocco ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together comprising X% of total exports. Kenya, Senegal, Ghana and Niger lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Niger, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

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

Imports of Organic Surface Active Agents

Imports in Africa

In 2022, the amount of organic surface active agents imported in Africa rose markedly to X tons, picking up by X% on the previous year's figure. Total imports indicated a remarkable increase 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 2012 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, organic surface active agent imports totaled $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a strong increase 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 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Egypt (X tons) and Algeria (X tons) were the largest importers of organic surface active agents in Africa, together creating X% of total imports. South Africa (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Morocco (X%), Tunisia (X%) and Angola (X%). Mauritania (X tons), Tanzania (X tons), Kenya (X tons), Ethiopia (X tons), Nigeria (X tons), Ghana (X tons) and Libya (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Mauritania (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Egypt ($X), Algeria ($X) and South Africa ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising X% of total imports.

Algeria, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a pronounced decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 South Africa ($X per ton), while Mauritania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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