ECOWAS: Market for Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) 2024

Market Size for Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in ECOWAS

The ECOWAS market for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) skyrocketed to $X in 2023, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, showed a mild slump. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in ECOWAS

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production surged to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports in ECOWAS

In 2023, shipments abroad of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports recorded a measured increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. In general, exports, however, saw a abrupt slump. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2023, Ghana (X tons) was the largest exporter of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap), constituting X% of total exports. Senegal (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Nigeria (X tons) and Togo (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) and Mali (X tons) - each accounted for a X% share of total exports.

Ghana was also the fastest-growing in terms of the non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Senegal (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Cote d'Ivoire (X%), Nigeria (X%), Togo (X%) and Mali (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Ghana (X p.p.), Senegal (X p.p.) and Togo (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2023, the share of Cote d'Ivoire (X p.p.), Nigeria (X p.p.) and Mali (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Ghana ($X) emerged as the largest non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) supplier in ECOWAS, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Senegal ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Nigeria, with a X% share.

In Ghana, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports plunged by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Senegal (X% per year) and Nigeria (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in ECOWAS amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a deep setback. 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 Cote d'Ivoire ($X per ton), while Ghana ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports in ECOWAS

Non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports rose notably to X tons in 2023, picking up by X% on the previous year. In general, imports posted pronounced growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports surged to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the three major importers of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap), namely Ghana, Nigeria and Cote d'Ivoire, represented more than two-thirds of total import. It was distantly followed by Senegal (X tons) and Cabo Verde (X tons), together committing a X% share of total imports. Mali (X tons) and Niger (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

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

In value terms, Cote d'Ivoire ($X), Nigeria ($X) and Ghana ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, together comprising X% of total imports. Senegal, Niger, Cabo Verde and Mali lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Niger, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

The import price in ECOWAS stood at $X per ton in 2023, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform