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Africa - Organic Surface-Active Products For Washing The Skin - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Africa - Organic Surface-Active Products For Washing The Skin - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

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Apr 29, 2020

Africa's Liquid Soap and Washing Preparation Market to Expand Robustly, Driven by Growing Demand Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic

IndexBox has just published a new report: 'Africa - Organic Surface-Active Products For Washing The Skin - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights'. Here is a summary of the report's key findings.

According to the IndexBox study, consumption of organic surface-active products and preparations for washing the skin has nearly doubled over the past decade, due to population growth and rising middle-class incomes. In addition, urbanization had a positive effect. In 2018, the revenue of the skin organic surface-active products market in Africa was estimated at $1.2B, an increase of 2.5% y-o-y. Experts expect that the demand for liquid soap and other detergents will increase significantly in the near future due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Consumption by Country in Africa

The countries with the highest volumes of skin organic surface-active products consumption in 2018 were Nigeria (148K tons), Egypt (104K tons) and South Africa (73K tons), with a combined 80% share of total consumption. Somalia, Mali, Sierra Leone and Algeria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 15%.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of skin organic surface-active products consumption, amongst the main consuming countries, was attained by Algeria, while consumption for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports in Africa

In 2018, the exports of organic surface-active products for washing the skin in Africa totaled 7.7K tons, picking up by 13% against the previous year. Overall, skin organic surface-active products exports continue to indicate a strong expansion.

In value terms, skin organic surface-active products exports stood at $18M (IndexBox estimates) in 2018.

Exports by Country

South Africa ($14M) remains the largest skin organic surface-active products supplier in Africa, comprising 77% of total skin organic surface-active products exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Egypt ($1.8M), with a 9.9% share of total exports.

In South Africa, skin organic surface-active products exports increased at an average annual rate of +16.7% over the period from 2007-2018. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Egypt (+5.0% per year) and Nigeria (+82.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the skin organic surface-active products export price in Africa amounted to $2,366 per ton, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, the skin organic surface-active products export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012 an increase of 19% y-o-y. The level of export price peaked at $3,395 per ton in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2018, export prices failed to regain their momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Egypt ($4,116 per ton), while South Africa ($2,177 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt, while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports in Africa

In 2018, the skin organic surface-active products imports in Africa totaled 37K tons, picking up by 21% against the previous year. In general, skin organic surface-active products imports continue to indicate a buoyant increase.

In value terms, skin organic surface-active products imports amounted to $101M (IndexBox estimates) in 2018.

Imports by Country

Algeria ($24M), South Africa ($21M) and Morocco ($9.3M) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2018, with a combined 54% share of total imports. Botswana, Libya, Angola, Namibia, Tunisia, Egypt, Mauritius, Ghana and Zimbabwe lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 30%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Zimbabwe experienced the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the skin organic surface-active products import price in Africa amounted to $2,686 per ton, approximately mirroring the previous year. There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Algeria ($3,545 per ton), while Zimbabwe ($1,468 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for skin organic surface-active products in Africa. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 20421930 - Organic surface-active products and preparations for washing the skin, whether or not containing soap, p.r.s.

Country coverage:

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Production in Africa, split by region and country
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Africa
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

Reasons to buy this report:

  • Take advantage of the latest data
  • Find deeper insights into current market developments
  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
    3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
    2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

    The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    • Algeria
    • Angola
    • Benin
    • Botswana
    • Burkina Faso
    • Burundi
    • Cabo Verde
    • Cameroon
    • Central African Republic
    • Chad
    • Comoros
    • Congo
    • Democratic Republic of the Congo
    • Djibouti
    • Egypt
    • Equatorial Guinea
    • Eritrea
    • Ethiopia
    • Gabon
    • Gambia
    • Ghana
    • Guinea
    • Guinea-Bissau
    • Kenya
    • Lesotho
    • Liberia
    • Libya
    • Madagascar
    • Malawi
    • Mali
    • Mauritania
    • Mauritius
    • Mayotte
    • Morocco
    • Mozambique
    • Namibia
    • Niger
    • Nigeria
    • Reunion
    • Rwanda
    • Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
    • Sao Tome and Principe
    • Senegal
    • Seychelles
    • Sierra Leone
    • Somalia
    • South Africa
    • Sudan
    • Swaziland
    • Tanzania
    • Togo
    • Tunisia
    • Uganda
    • Zambia
    • Zimbabwe
    • Cote d'Ivoire
    • Western Sahara
    • South Sudan

  12. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
    5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023

  13. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Consumption, By Country, 2023
    4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    10. Production Volume And Growth
    11. Exports And Growth
    12. Export Prices And Growth
    13. Market Size And Growth
    14. Per Capita Consumption
    15. Imports And Growth
    16. Import Prices
    17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    19. Production, By Country, 2023
    20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    32. Export Prices, 2012–2023

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