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

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

The West African market for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) expanded significantly to $X in 2023, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

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

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production expanded rapidly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports in Western Africa

In 2023, shipments abroad of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the fourth consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2023, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports soared to $X in 2023. Overall, exports recorded a noticeable decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2023, Ghana (X tons) and Senegal (X tons) were the largest exporters of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) in Western Africa, together committing X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Nigeria (X tons), committing a X% share of total exports. Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) and Mali (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Ghana (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Ghana ($X) emerged as the largest non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) supplier in Western Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Senegal ($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 increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Senegal (X% per year) and Nigeria (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a noticeable decline. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Cote d'Ivoire ($X per ton), while Senegal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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

Imports in Western Africa

In 2023, approx. X tons of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) were imported in Western Africa; rising by X% against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports posted pronounced growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports surged to $X in 2023. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Ghana (X tons), Nigeria (X tons) and Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2023. Senegal (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Cabo Verde (X%). The following importers - Mali (X tons) and Niger (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Niger (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) importing markets in Western Africa were Cote d'Ivoire ($X), Nigeria ($X) and Ghana ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. Senegal, Niger, Cabo Verde and Mali lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Niger, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, 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