Western Africa: Market for Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations 2024

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

The West African market for non-soap washing and cleaning preparations contracted modestly to $X in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

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

In value terms, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations

Exports in Western Africa

In 2022, exports of non-soap washing and cleaning preparations in Western Africa shrank to X tons, which is down by X% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports saw a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations exports reduced to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Senegal (X tons) represented the largest exporter of non-soap washing and cleaning preparations, committing X% of total exports. Nigeria (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Ghana (X%) and Cote d'Ivoire (X%). Togo (X tons) held a minor share of total exports.

Exports from Senegal increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Ghana (X%) and Togo (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Ghana emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Western Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Nigeria (X%) and Cote d'Ivoire (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Senegal (X p.p.), Ghana (X p.p.) and Togo (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Nigeria and Cote d'Ivoire saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Senegal ($X) remains the largest non-soap washing and cleaning preparations supplier in Western Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Nigeria ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Cote d'Ivoire, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Senegal totaled X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Nigeria (X% per year) and Cote d'Ivoire (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Cote d'Ivoire ($X per ton), while Togo ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Senegal (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations

Imports in Western Africa

In 2022, purchases abroad of non-soap washing and cleaning preparations increased by X% to X tons, rising for the sixth consecutive year after three years of decline. 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. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations imports shrank modestly to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its value 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. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Ghana represented the major importing country with an import of about X tons, which finished at X% of total imports. Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Nigeria (X%), Mauritania (X%), Togo (X%), Guinea (X%), Burkina Faso (X%), Gambia (X%) and Mali (X%).

Imports into Ghana increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Cote d'Ivoire (X%), Guinea (X%), Gambia (X%), Mauritania (X%), Burkina Faso (X%), Mali (X%) and Nigeria (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Cote d'Ivoire emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Western Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Togo (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Cote d'Ivoire, Guinea, Gambia and Mauritania increased by X, X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Ghana ($X), Cote d'Ivoire ($X) and Nigeria ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together accounting for X% of total imports. Guinea, Gambia, Mali, Togo, Mauritania and Burkina Faso lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Guinea, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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

The import price in Western Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Cote d'Ivoire ($X per ton), while Mauritania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Togo (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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