Ghana: Market for Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) 2024

Market Size for Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in Ghana

The Ghanian market for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) expanded remarkably to $X in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2023 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Production of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in Ghana

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production reached $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, production decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports from Ghana

After three years of decline, shipments abroad of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) increased by X% to X tons in 2023. Overall, exports showed a modest increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports soared to $X in 2023. In general, exports recorded a resilient expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) and Burkina Faso (X tons) were the main destinations of cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from Ghana.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Cote d'Ivoire (with a CAGR of X%).

In value terms, the largest markets for cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exported from Ghana were Cote d'Ivoire ($X) and Burkina Faso ($X).

Cote d'Ivoire, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average export price for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a tangible expansion. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Cote d'Ivoire ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Burkina Faso totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Burkina Faso (X%).

Imports of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports into Ghana

For the seventh year in a row, Ghana recorded growth in overseas purchases of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap), which increased by X% to X tons in 2023. In general, imports saw a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2023 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports surged to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2023 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Malaysia (X tons), Indonesia (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports to Ghana, together comprising X% of total imports.

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

In value terms, Malaysia ($X), Indonesia ($X) and China ($X) constituted the largest cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) suppliers to Ghana, together comprising X% of total imports.

Indonesia, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) stood at $X per ton in 2023, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malaysia (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform