Africa: Market for Organic Surface Active Agents And Washing Preparations 2022

Market Size for Organic Surface Active Agents And Washing Preparations in Africa

The African market for organic surface active agents and washing preparations fell modestly to $X in 2021, waning by -X% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a perceptible decrease. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Organic Surface Active Agents And Washing Preparations in Africa

In value terms, production of organic surface active agents and washing preparations contracted slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Organic Surface Active Agents And Washing Preparations

Exports in Africa

In 2021, overseas shipments of organic surface active agents and washing preparations were finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Total exports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports decreased by -X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of organic surface active agents and washing preparations expanded notably to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Egypt (X tons) and South Africa (X tons) were the main exporters of organic surface active agents and washing preparations in 2021, resulting at approx. X% and X% of total exports, respectively. Zambia (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Tanzania (X%) and Kenya (X%). The following exporters - Senegal (X tons) and Tunisia (X tons) - each recorded an X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Tanzania (with a CAGR of +X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Egypt ($X), South Africa ($X) and Zambia ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, together comprising X% of total exports. Kenya, Senegal, Tanzania and Tunisia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X the main exporting countries, Tanzania, 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

In 2021, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably countryorigin: the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while Tanzania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, 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 Organic Surface Active Agents And Washing Preparations

Imports in Africa

In 2021, imports of organic surface active agents and washing preparations in Africa expanded modestly to X tons, picking up by X% against the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of organic surface active agents and washing preparations reached $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Morocco (X tons), Algeria (X tons), Ghana (X tons), South Africa (X tons), Libya (X tons), Mozambique (X tons), Kenya (X tons), Egypt (X tons), Tunisia (X tons), Angola (X tons), Somalia (X tons) and Tanzania (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2021. Namibia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Mozambique (with a CAGR of +X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest organic surface active agent and washing preparation importing markets in Africa were Morocco ($X), South Africa ($X) and Algeria ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. Egypt, Libya, Kenya, Tunisia, Mozambique, Ghana, Angola, Namibia, Tanzania and Somalia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X terms of the main importing countries, Mozambique, with a CAGR of +X%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 2021, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a perceptible curtailment. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while Ghana ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Morocco (+X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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