Africa: Market for Scouring Pastes And Powders 2024

Market Size for Scouring Pastes And Powders in Africa

The African scouring pastes and powders market amounted to $X in 2023, approximately mirroring the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2023, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Scouring Pastes And Powders in Africa

In value terms, scouring pastes and powders production stood at $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Scouring Pastes And Powders

Exports in Africa

For the third year in a row, Africa recorded decline in shipments abroad of scouring pastes and powders, which decreased by X% to X tons in 2023. Overall, exports saw a noticeable decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, scouring pastes and powders exports contracted sharply to $X in 2023. In general, exports saw a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kenya was the key exporter of scouring pastes and powders in Africa, with the volume of exports amounting to X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2023. Zimbabwe (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Senegal (X tons). All these countries together held near X% share of total exports. Egypt (X tons), South Africa (X tons) and Rwanda (X tons) held a minor share of total exports.

Exports from Kenya decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Zimbabwe (X%), Rwanda (X%) and Senegal (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Zimbabwe emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. Egypt experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, South Africa (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Zimbabwe, Senegal and Egypt increased by X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Kenya ($X) remains the largest scouring pastes and powders supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Senegal ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Egypt, with a X% share.

In Kenya, scouring pastes and powders exports declined by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Senegal (X% per year) and Egypt (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, leveling off at the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, 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 South Africa ($X per ton), while Zimbabwe ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Scouring Pastes And Powders

Imports in Africa

In 2023, purchases abroad of scouring pastes and powders was finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, scouring pastes and powders imports expanded to $X in 2023. Overall, imports, however, recorded a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2023, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Tanzania (X tons), followed by Rwanda (X tons), Egypt (X tons), Uganda (X tons), Zambia (X tons) and Mauritius (X tons) represented the main importers of scouring pastes and powders, together committing X% of total imports. Cabo Verde (X tons), Burkina Faso (X tons), Congo (X tons), Seychelles (X tons), Libya (X tons), Tunisia (X tons) and Gabon (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Seychelles (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest scouring pastes and powders importing markets in Africa were Mauritius ($X), Tanzania ($X) and Egypt ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Cabo Verde, Rwanda, Libya, Tunisia, Seychelles, Zambia, Uganda, Congo, Gabon and Burkina Faso lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Uganda, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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 2023, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat 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 Mauritius ($X per ton), while Rwanda ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Libya (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform