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

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

The African market for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations rose to $X in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations in Africa

In value terms, production of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations rose slightly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total production indicated noticeable 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, production decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of attained the maximum level at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations

Exports in Africa

In 2023, shipments abroad of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Total exports indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, exports decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations expanded significantly to $X in 2023. Total exports indicated mild 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, exports decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2023, South Africa (X tons), distantly followed by Ghana (X tons), Egypt (X tons), Zambia (X tons), Tanzania (X tons) and Kenya (X tons) were the key exporters of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations, together generating X% of total exports. Tunisia (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 leading exporting countries, was attained by Ghana (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Africa ($X), Egypt ($X) and Zambia ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2023, with a combined X% share of total exports. Ghana, Kenya, Tanzania and Tunisia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Ghana, 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 more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable curtailment. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, 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 Egypt ($X per ton), while Ghana ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations

Imports in Africa

In 2023, approx. X tons of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations were imported in Africa; surging by X% compared with the previous year. Overall, imports, however, saw a mild decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations dropped to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Morocco (X tons), followed by Libya (X tons), Kenya (X tons) and Zimbabwe (X tons) represented the major importers of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations, together constituting X% of total imports. The following importers - Algeria (X tons), Angola (X tons), Mozambique (X tons), South Africa (X tons), Ghana (X tons), Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), Tunisia (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and Somalia (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Cote d'Ivoire (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Morocco ($X), South Africa ($X) and Egypt ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, together accounting for X% of total imports. Libya, Algeria, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Tunisia, Mozambique, Cote d'Ivoire, Angola, Ghana and Somalia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Cote d'Ivoire, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among 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 Africa amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Import price indicated modest growth 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, import price for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations increased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when the import price increased by X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while Somalia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Libya (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform