Cameroon: Market for Diols And Polyhydric Alcohols (Excluding Ethylene Glycol And Propylene Glycol, D-Glucitol) 2024

Market Size for Diols And Polyhydric Alcohols (Excluding Ethylene Glycol And Propylene Glycol, D-Glucitol) in Cameroon

The Cameroonian diols and polyhydric alcohols market stood at $X in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, enjoyed a resilient increase. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Diols And Polyhydric Alcohols (Excluding Ethylene Glycol And Propylene Glycol, D-Glucitol) in Cameroon

In value terms, diols and polyhydric alcohols production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Diols and polyhydric alcohols production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Diols And Polyhydric Alcohols (Excluding Ethylene Glycol And Propylene Glycol, D-Glucitol)

Exports from Cameroon

In 2022, approx. X tons of diols and polyhydric alcohols (excluding ethylene glycol and propylene glycol, d-glucitol) were exported from Cameroon; falling by X% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports recorded a dramatic descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, diols and polyhydric alcohols exports dropped rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, exports faced a precipitous descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X kg) and Turkey (X kg) were the main destinations of diols and polyhydric alcohols exports from Cameroon.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of X%).

In value terms, Italy ($X) and Turkey ($X) were the largest markets for diols and polyhydric alcohols exported from Cameroon worldwide.

Among the main countries of destination, Turkey, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The average diols and polyhydric alcohols export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a pronounced expansion 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, diols and polyhydric alcohols export price decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy (X%).

Imports of Diols And Polyhydric Alcohols (Excluding Ethylene Glycol And Propylene Glycol, D-Glucitol)

Imports into Cameroon

Diols and polyhydric alcohols imports into Cameroon fell rapidly to X tons in 2022, shrinking by X% on 2021. In general, imports showed a slight setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, diols and polyhydric alcohols imports shrank markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a modest expansion 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 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, India (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of diols and polyhydric alcohols to Cameroon, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, diols and polyhydric alcohols imports from India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by the UK (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from India totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (X% per year) and the UK (X% per year).

In value terms, India ($X), the UK ($X) and France ($X) were the largest diols and polyhydric alcohols suppliers to Cameroon, together accounting for X% of total imports. Italy, the Netherlands, Belgium and China lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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

The average diols and polyhydric alcohols import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated notable growth 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, diols and polyhydric alcohols import price increased by X% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the price for India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform