SADC: Sodium Carbonate Market 2024

Sodium Carbonate Market Size in SADC

In 2022, the SADC sodium carbonate market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after five years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a abrupt descent. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Sodium Carbonate Production in SADC

In value terms, sodium carbonate production dropped modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sodium Carbonate Exports

Exports in SADC

In 2022, exports of sodium carbonate in SADC surged to X tons, increasing by X% against 2021 figures. In general, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sodium carbonate exports surged to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Botswana dominates exports structure, recording X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by South Africa (X tons), mixing up a X% share of total exports.

Botswana experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of sodium carbonate. South Africa (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Botswana (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.

In value terms, Botswana ($X) remains the largest sodium carbonate supplier in SADC, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Africa ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In Botswana, sodium carbonate exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Botswana amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Botswana (X%).

Sodium Carbonate Imports

Imports in SADC

Sodium carbonate imports skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year's figure. Total imports indicated a prominent expansion 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. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, sodium carbonate imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed resilient growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

South Africa represented the major importer of sodium carbonate in SADC, with the volume of imports reaching X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Tanzania (X tons), generating a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Angola (X tons), Namibia (X tons) and Zambia (X tons) - each recorded a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to sodium carbonate imports into South Africa stood at X%. At the same time, Tanzania (X%), Angola (X%), Zambia (X%) and Namibia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Tanzania emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. While the share of Tanzania (X p.p.) and Angola (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports 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 ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported sodium carbonate in SADC, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tanzania ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Angola, with a X% share.

In South Africa, sodium carbonate imports expanded 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: Tanzania (X% per year) and Angola (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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