Africa: Soap In Bars Market 2024

Soap In Bars Market Size in Africa

The African soap in bars market stood at $X in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Soap In Bars Production in Africa

In value terms, soap in bars production rose significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Soap In Bars Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, soap in bars exports in Africa expanded rapidly to X tons, increasing by X% on the previous year's figure. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, soap in bars exports expanded markedly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), distantly followed by Kenya (X tons), South Africa (X tons), Cameroon (X tons), Tanzania (X tons) and Uganda (X tons) were the largest exporters of soap and organic surface-active products in bars, together comprising X% of total exports. Egypt (X tons) held a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Tanzania (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Africa ($X), Cote d'Ivoire ($X) and Kenya ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total exports. Cameroon, Egypt, Tanzania and Uganda lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Tanzania, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while Uganda ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Soap In Bars Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, the amount of soap and organic surface-active products in bars imported in Africa dropped to X tons, which is down by X% compared with 2021 figures. In general, imports continue to indicate a mild contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, soap in bars imports contracted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Tanzania (X tons), distantly followed by Ghana (X tons), South Africa (X tons), Chad (X tons) and Mali (X tons) represented the key importers of soap and organic surface-active products in bars, together constituting X% of total imports. Niger (X tons), Somalia (X tons), Congo (X tons), Senegal (X tons), Angola (X tons), Togo (X tons), Kenya (X tons) and Libya (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

Tanzania was also the fastest-growing in terms of the soap and organic surface-active products in bars imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, South Africa (X%), Togo (X%), Somalia (X%), Ghana (X%), Mali (X%), Niger (X%), Chad (X%) and Kenya (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Libya (X%), Senegal (X%), Congo (X%) and Angola (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Tanzania (X p.p.), Ghana (X p.p.), South Africa (X p.p.), Chad (X p.p.), Mali (X p.p.), Niger (X p.p.) and Somalia (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Angola (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest soap in bars importing markets in Africa were Tanzania ($X), South Africa ($X) and Ghana ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Tanzania, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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

The import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Niger (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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