Cameroon: Soap And Detergent Market 2024

Soap And Detergent Market Size in Cameroon

The Cameroonian soap and detergent market fell modestly to $X in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Soap And Detergent Production in Cameroon

In value terms, soap and detergent production fell slightly 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 2014 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Soap And Detergent Exports

Exports from Cameroon

In 2022, shipments abroad of soap and detergents was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. In general, exports continue to indicate a pronounced expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, soap and detergent exports reduced modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a mild expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Chad (X tons), Nigeria (X tons) and Congo (X tons) were the main destinations of soap and detergent exports from Cameroon, together accounting for X% of total exports.

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

In value terms, the largest markets for soap and detergent exported from Cameroon were Chad ($X), Nigeria ($X) and Congo ($X), together comprising X% of total exports.

Nigeria, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average soap and detergent export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Equatorial Guinea ($X per ton) and Nigeria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Congo ($X per ton) and Chad ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Equatorial Guinea (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Soap And Detergent Imports

Imports into Cameroon

In 2022, soap and detergent imports into Cameroon rose markedly to X tons, picking up by X% against the year before. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a mild downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, soap and detergent imports rose markedly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of soap and detergent to Cameroon, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, soap and detergent imports from the United Arab Emirates exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United Arab Emirates totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (X% per year) and Cote d'Ivoire (X% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of soap and detergents to Cameroon, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United Arab Emirates amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average soap and detergent import price amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a modest increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Morocco ($X per ton), while the price for Malaysia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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