South Africa: Market for Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) 2024

Market Size for Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in South Africa

The South African market for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) rose modestly to $X in 2023, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, showed a abrupt setback. Cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in South Africa

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production rose significantly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports from South Africa

Cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from South Africa declined to X tons in 2021, which is down by X% on the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports reached $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, posted a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Zambia (X tons) was the main destination for cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from South Africa, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports to Zambia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Zimbabwe (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Botswana (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Zambia totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Zimbabwe (X% per year) and Botswana (X% per year).

In value terms, Zambia ($X) remains the key foreign market for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) exports from South Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Zimbabwe ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Namibia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Zambia amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Zimbabwe (X% per year) and Namibia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a pronounced shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mozambique ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Qatar (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Cationic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports into South Africa

In 2021, approx. X tons of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) were imported into South Africa; picking up by X% against 2020. In general, imports, however, showed a deep contraction. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, saw a abrupt downturn. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) to South Africa, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, cationic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X tons), more than tenfold. Belgium (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Spain stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (X% per year) and Belgium (X% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) to South Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Ireland, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (X% per year) and Ireland (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for cationic surface-active agents (excluding soap) amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a slight contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Singapore (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform