South Africa: Market for Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars Other Than For Toilet Use 2024

Market Size for Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars Other Than For Toilet Use in South Africa

In 2022, the South African market for soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a perceptible slump. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2021, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

Production of Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars Other Than For Toilet Use in South Africa

In value terms, production of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. Production of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars Other Than For Toilet Use

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, approx. X tons of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use were exported from South Africa; growing by X% compared with 2021. In general, exports, however, saw a abrupt decrease. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a mild setback. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Zimbabwe (X tons), Swaziland (X tons) and Namibia (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use from South Africa, together accounting for X% of total exports. Malawi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Botswana, Zambia, Lesotho, Mozambique and Angola lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Malawi (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Zimbabwe ($X) remains the key foreign market for soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use exports from South Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Namibia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Botswana, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Zimbabwe stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Namibia (X% per year) and Botswana (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price posted a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Botswana ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Angola ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Zimbabwe (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars Other Than For Toilet Use

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, overseas purchases of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Overall, imports, however, saw a noticeable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use reduced remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest soap in bars other than for toilet use supplier to South Africa, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the UK (X tons), twofold. Turkey (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (X% per year) and Turkey (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest soap in bars other than for toilet use suppliers to South Africa were China ($X), the UK ($X) and France ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, France, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 2022, the average import price for soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a noticeable curtailment. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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