Western Africa: Market for Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) 2024

Market Size for Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in Western Africa

The West African market for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) shrank modestly to $X in 2023, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2023, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in Western Africa

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production reached $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

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Exports of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports in Western Africa

In 2023, shipments abroad of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, exports, however, saw a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports rose significantly to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports recorded a perceptible increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2023, Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) and Mali (X tons) were the largest exporters of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) in Western Africa, together reaching near X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Senegal (X tons), creating an X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Cote d'Ivoire (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

In value terms, Cote d'Ivoire ($X), Mali ($X) and Senegal ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2023.

Cote d'Ivoire, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Western Africa stood at $X per ton in 2023, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price posted a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2022 to 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mali ($X per ton), while Senegal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mali (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports in Western Africa

In 2023, approx. X tons of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) were imported in Western Africa; surging by X% against the year before. In general, imports showed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. Overall, imports saw a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Burkina Faso (X tons) represented the major importer of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap), achieving X% of total imports. Nigeria (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Guinea (X%). The following importers - Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) and Ghana (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

Burkina Faso was also the fastest-growing in terms of the cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Guinea (X%), Cote d'Ivoire (X%), Nigeria (X%) and Ghana (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. While the share of Burkina Faso (X p.p.) and Guinea (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2023, the share of Ghana (X p.p.) and Nigeria (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Burkina Faso ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) in Western Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Nigeria ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Cote d'Ivoire, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Burkina Faso stood at X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Nigeria (X% per year) and Cote d'Ivoire (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2023, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Cote d'Ivoire ($X per ton), while Burkina Faso ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Cote d'Ivoire (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform