ECOWAS: Market for Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) 2024

Market Size for Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in ECOWAS

The ECOWAS market for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) rose rapidly to $X in 2023, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in ECOWAS

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production expanded notably to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a mild setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports in ECOWAS

In 2023, overseas shipments of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the fourth year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports surged to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports recorded a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2023, Ghana (X tons) and Senegal (X tons) represented the key exporters of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) in ECOWAS, together finishing at approx. X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Nigeria (X tons), making up a X% share of total exports. Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) and Mali (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Ghana (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Ghana ($X) emerged as the largest non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) supplier in ECOWAS, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Senegal ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Nigeria, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value in Ghana totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Senegal (X% per year) and Nigeria (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in ECOWAS stood at $X per ton in 2023, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a pronounced setback. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Cote d'Ivoire ($X per ton), while Senegal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mali (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports in ECOWAS

In 2023, imports of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) in ECOWAS surged to X tons, rising by X% against 2022 figures. In general, imports showed a pronounced increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2023, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports surged to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2023, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Ghana (X tons), Nigeria (X tons) and Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) was the key importer of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) in ECOWAS, achieving X% of total import. It was distantly followed by Senegal (X tons) and Cabo Verde (X tons), together generating a X% share of total imports. Mali (X tons) and Niger (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Niger (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Cote d'Ivoire ($X), Nigeria ($X) and Ghana ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, with a combined X% share of total imports. Senegal, Niger, Cabo Verde and Mali lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Niger, 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 2023, the import price in ECOWAS amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Niger ($X per ton), while Cabo Verde ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Niger (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform