SADC - Sodium Hydroxide (Caustic Soda) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Exports of Caustic Soda in the Solid Form
Exports in SADC
In 2023, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of caustic soda in the solid form, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports saw a noticeable decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports of caustic soda in solid form hit record highs at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, exports of caustic soda in the solid form plummeted to $X in 2023. In general, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then declined remarkably in the following year.
Exports by Country
South Africa was the key exporter of caustic soda in the solid form in SADC, with the volume of exports recording X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2023. Tanzania (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Mozambique (X tons), Seychelles (X tons) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons). All these countries together took near X% share of total exports. Zambia (X tons) and Zimbabwe (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.
From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Seychelles (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest caustic soda in the solid form supplier in SADC, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tanzania ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Mozambique, with a X% share.
From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa amounted to X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Tanzania (X% per year) and Mozambique (X% per year).
Export Prices by Country
The export price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2023, dropping by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2023: its price 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, export price for caustic soda in the solid form increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then declined remarkably in the following year.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Seychelles ($X per ton), while Mozambique ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2023, 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.
Imports of Caustic Soda in the Solid Form
Imports in SADC
In 2023, supplies from abroad of caustic soda in the solid form decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a three-year rising trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, leveling off in the following year.
In value terms, imports of caustic soda in the solid form contracted to $X in 2023. Total imports indicated measured growth 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, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then fell in the following year.
Imports by Country
South Africa (X tons), Tanzania (X tons), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) and Mozambique (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2023. Angola (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, followed by Namibia (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total imports. The following importers - Zambia (X tons) and Madagascar (X tons) - each reached a X% share of total imports.
From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Zambia (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, South Africa ($X), Tanzania ($X) and Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, with a combined X% share of total imports. Mozambique, Angola, Namibia, Zambia and Madagascar lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.
Zambia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries 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 SADC amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per ton) and Angola ($X per ton), while South Africa ($X per ton) and Mozambique ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Namibia (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for caustic soda in the solid form in SADC. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 20132525 - Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda), solid
Country coverage:
- Angola
- Botswana
- Comoros
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Lesotho
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Mauritius
- Mozambique
- Namibia
- Seychelles
- South Africa
- Swaziland
- Tanzania
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Production in SADC, split by region and country
- Trade (exports and imports) in SADC
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
- PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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11. COUNTRY PROFILES
The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
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- Botswana
- Comoros
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Lesotho
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Mauritius
- Mozambique
- Namibia
- Seychelles
- South Africa
- Swaziland
- Tanzania
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Consumption, By Country, 2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, By Country, 2023
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, 2012–2023
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