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

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

In 2022, the African market for soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after seven years of growth. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern 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, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

In value terms, production of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use stood at $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; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

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

Exports in Africa

In 2022, approx. X tons of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use were exported in Africa; increasing by X% compared with 2021. Total exports indicated a noticeable 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. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a measured expansion 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. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), distantly followed by Kenya (X tons), Cameroon (X tons), South Africa (X tons), Tanzania (X tons) and Uganda (X tons) represented the major exporters of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use, together committing X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Tanzania (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest soap in bars other than for toilet use supplying countries in Africa were Cote d'Ivoire ($X), Kenya ($X) and South Africa ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Cameroon, Tanzania and Uganda lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Tanzania, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of 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, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 South Africa ($X per ton), while Uganda ($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.

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

Imports in Africa

In 2022, overseas purchases of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, imports continue to indicate a slight setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use dropped to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Tanzania represented the major importer of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use in Africa, with the volume of imports finishing at X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Chad (X tons), Ghana (X tons), Mali (X tons) and Niger (X tons), together comprising a X% share of total imports. Senegal (X tons), Congo (X tons), Burkina Faso (X tons), Kenya (X tons), Rwanda (X tons), Somalia (X tons), Togo (X tons) and South Africa (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

Imports into Tanzania increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Somalia (X%), Kenya (X%), Ghana (X%), Niger (X%), Mali (X%), Togo (X%), Chad (X%) and South Africa (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Somalia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Senegal experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Congo (X%), Burkina Faso (X%) and Rwanda (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Tanzania (X p.p.), Ghana (X p.p.), Chad (X p.p.), Mali (X p.p.), Niger (X p.p.), Somalia (X p.p.) and Kenya (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Burkina Faso (X p.p.) and Rwanda (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Tanzania ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use in Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Chad ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Ghana, with a X% share.

In Tanzania, imports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Chad (X% per year) and Ghana (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, 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 South Africa ($X per ton), while Burkina Faso ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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