Africa: Market for Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars For Toilet Use 2024

Market Size for Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars For Toilet Use in Africa

The African market for soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use expanded slightly to $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars For Toilet Use in Africa

In value terms, production of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars For Toilet Use

Exports in Africa

In 2022, shipments abroad of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after four years of decline. Overall, exports, however, showed a pronounced setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use expanded significantly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible setback. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons), distantly followed by Kenya (X tons), Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and Zambia (X tons) represented the main exporters of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use, together generating X% of total exports. Nigeria (X tons) and Ghana (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest soap in bars for toilet use supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Egypt ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Cote d'Ivoire, with a X% share.

In South Africa, exports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Egypt (X% per year) and Cote d'Ivoire (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 Nigeria (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars For Toilet Use

Imports in Africa

Imports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use dropped to X tons in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, imports showed a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use contracted to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a perceptible shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

South Africa (X tons) and Ghana (X tons) were the key importers of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use in 2022, resulting at approx. X% and X% of total imports, respectively. Angola (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Sudan (X%), Libya (X%) and Somalia (X%). Tanzania (X tons), Zambia (X tons), Morocco (X tons), Uganda (X tons), Sierra Leone (X tons), Togo (X tons) and Mozambique (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

In value terms, the largest soap in bars for toilet use importing markets in Africa were South Africa ($X), Ghana ($X) and Sudan ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports.

Sudan, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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

In 2022, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, approximately mirroring the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 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 failed to regain momentum.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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