Africa: Toothpaste Market 2024

Toothpaste Market Size in Africa

In 2022, the African toothpaste market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Toothpaste Production in Africa

In value terms, toothpaste production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Toothpaste Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was growth in overseas shipments of toothpaste, denture cleaners and other dentifrices, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, toothpaste exports reached $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) dominates exports structure, together constituting X% of total exports. Nigeria (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Ghana (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Senegal (X tons) and Zambia (X tons) - each recorded a X% share of total exports.

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

In value terms, Egypt ($X) remains the largest toothpaste supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Africa ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Nigeria, with a X% share.

In Egypt, toothpaste exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: South Africa (X% per year) and Nigeria (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, toothpaste export price increased by X% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

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 ($X per ton), while Ghana ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Toothpaste Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, purchases abroad of toothpaste, denture cleaners and other dentifrices decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a five-year rising trend. Total imports indicated a tangible increase 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. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, toothpaste imports shrank 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. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons), distantly followed by Ghana (X tons), Mozambique (X tons), Sudan (X tons) and Angola (X tons) were the key importers of toothpaste, denture cleaners and other dentifrices, together constituting X% of total imports. Kenya (X tons), Morocco (X tons), Guinea (X tons), Nigeria (X tons), Uganda (X tons), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons), Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) and Burkina Faso (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into South Africa increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Mozambique (X%), Guinea (X%), Burkina Faso (X%), Morocco (X%), Nigeria (X%), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X%), Cote d'Ivoire (X%), Kenya (X%), Sudan (X%) and Uganda (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mozambique emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Ghana experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Angola (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. South Africa (X p.p.) and Mozambique (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Sudan, Ghana and Angola saw its share reduced by X%, X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported toothpaste, denture cleaners and other dentifrices in Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Ghana ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Morocco, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa stood at X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Ghana (X% per year) and Morocco (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of X%. 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 Morocco ($X per ton), while Burkina Faso ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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