South Africa: Market for Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations 2023

Market Size for Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations in South Africa

In 2021, the South African market for non-soap washing and cleaning preparations decreased by -4.6% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after four years of growth. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations in South Africa

In value terms, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations production rose to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 16%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Exports of Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations

Exports from South Africa

In 2021, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations exports from South Africa skyrocketed to X tons, increasing by 22% against 2020. Overall, total exports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +74.3% against 2016 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, total exports indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +76.9% against 2016 indices. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Mozambique (X tons), Zimbabwe (X tons) and Namibia (X tons) were the main destinations of non-soap washing and cleaning preparations exports from South Africa, with a combined 62% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Mozambique (with a CAGR of +14.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Zimbabwe ($X), Mozambique ($X) and Namibia ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for non-soap washing and cleaning preparations exported from South Africa worldwide, with a combined 62% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Zimbabwe, with a CAGR of +12.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for non-soap washing and cleaning preparations amounted to $X per ton, rising by 9.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a perceptible downturn. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Zimbabwe ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Swaziland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Namibia (+1.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations

Imports into South Africa

In 2021, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations imports into South Africa expanded sharply to X tons, increasing by 9.5% against 2020. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +14.8% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 51% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +21.0% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 41%. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of non-soap washing and cleaning preparations to South Africa, with a 26% share of total imports. Moreover, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), threefold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 6.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled +14.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+19.0% per year) and Germany (-1.5% per year).

In value terms, China ($X), Germany ($X) and the United States ($X) were the largest non-soap washing and cleaning preparations suppliers to South Africa, with a combined 38% share of total imports. The UK, Italy, the Netherlands, France, Poland, India, Singapore, Thailand, Brazil and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 41%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Portugal, with a CAGR of +25.1%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 2021, the average import price for non-soap washing and cleaning preparations amounted to $X per ton, rising by 11% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 11%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Portugal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+5.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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