SADC: Soap And Detergent Market 2024

Soap And Detergent Market Size in SADC

In 2022, the SADC soap and detergent market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Soap And Detergent Production in SADC

In value terms, soap and detergent production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Soap And Detergent Exports

Exports in SADC

In 2022, approx. X tons of soap and detergents were exported in SADC; with an increase of X% against the year before. Total exports indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, exports increased by X% against 2014 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, soap and detergent exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a pronounced 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, exports increased by X% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

South Africa was the main exporting country with an export of about X tons, which recorded X% of total exports. Zambia (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Tanzania (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total exports. Mauritius (X tons) took a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to soap and detergent exports from South Africa stood at X%. At the same time, Tanzania (X%), Zambia (X%) and Mauritius (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Tanzania emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. While the share of Zambia (X p.p.) and Tanzania (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of South Africa (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest soap and detergent supplier in SADC, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Zambia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Tanzania, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa stood at X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Zambia (X% per year) and Tanzania (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Zambia ($X per ton), while Tanzania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Soap And Detergent Imports

Imports in SADC

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of soap and detergents, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, soap and detergent imports rose slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons), followed by Tanzania (X tons), Mozambique (X tons), Angola (X tons), Zimbabwe (X tons), Zambia (X tons), Namibia (X tons), Madagascar (X tons) and Malawi (X tons) represented the largest importers of soap and detergents, together making up X% of total imports.

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

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported soap and detergents in SADC, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Angola ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Tanzania, with an X% share.

In South Africa, soap and detergent imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Angola (X% per year) and Tanzania (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Mozambique ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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