South Africa - Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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View PricingDecline in South Africa's Soap in Bars Exports Sees Significant Drop to $12M in July 2023
South Africa Soap In Bars Exports
After two months of growth, shipments abroad of soap and organic surface-active products in bars decreased by -21.4% to 6.1K tons in July 2023. Overall, total exports indicated a slight increase from July 2022 to July 2023: its volume increased at an average monthly rate of +1.9% over the last twelve-month period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on July 2023 figures, exports decreased by -21.4% against June 2023 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in May 2023 when exports increased by 81% against the previous month.
In value terms, soap in bars exports declined to $12M (IndexBox estimates) in July 2023. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a mild increase from July 2022 to July 2023: its value increased at an average monthly rate of +1.9% over the last twelve-month period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on July 2023 figures, exports increased by +47.6% against April 2023 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in May 2023 with an increase of 46% month-to-month.
| COUNTRY | Export Value of Soap In Bars in South Africa (million USD) | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Aug 2022 | Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | Nov 2022 | Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | Feb 2023 | Mar 2023 | Apr 2023 | May 2023 | Jun 2023 | Jul 2023 | |
| Zimbabwe | 3.3 | 2.4 | 2.6 | 3.1 | 1.8 | 1.1 | 1.6 | 1.5 | 1.3 | 1.5 | 3.7 | 4.4 | 2.4 |
| Zambia | 1.0 | 1.1 | 1.8 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 1.8 | 2.3 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 2.4 | 2.0 |
| Botswana | 1.0 | 1.4 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 1.7 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 1.2 | 1.9 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 1.3 | 1.9 |
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | 0.4 | 0.7 | 1.4 | 1.7 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 0.9 | < 0.1 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.9 |
| Malawi | 0.9 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 1.3 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 0.9 |
| Namibia | 1.1 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 1.2 | 1.7 | 1.0 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 1.5 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 0.8 |
| Swaziland | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.7 | 1.5 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.9 | 0.6 |
| Others | 1.5 | 2.4 | 2.2 | 2.6 | 1.6 | 1.4 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 2.2 | 2.4 | 2.0 | 2.7 |
| Total | 9.7 | 10.8 | 11.4 | 12.4 | 11.2 | 8.2 | 7.9 | 8.8 | 11.0 | 8.2 | 11.9 | 13.8 | 12.1 |
Exports by Country
Zambia (1.1K tons), Zimbabwe (1.1K tons) and Botswana (671 tons) were the main destinations of soap in bars exports from South Africa, together comprising 47% of total exports.
From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Zambia (with a CAGR of +8.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest markets for soap in bars exported from South Africa were Zimbabwe ($2.4M), Zambia ($2M) and Botswana ($1.9M), together accounting for 51% of total exports.
Zambia, with a CAGR of +5.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Exports by Type
Soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use (3.3K tons) and soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use (2.7K tons) were the main products of soap in bars exports from South Africa.
From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the major product types, was attained by soap in bars for toilet use (with a CAGR of +5.4%).
In value terms, the most traded types of soap and organic surface-active products in bars in South Africa were soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use ($6.9M) and soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use ($5.2M).
In terms of the main product categories, soap in bars for toilet use, with a CAGR of +4.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review.
Export Prices by Country
In July 2023, the soap in bars price amounted to $1,989 per ton (FOB, South Africa), growing by 11% against the previous month. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in January 2023 an increase of 19% month-to-month. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $2,394 per ton. From February 2023 to July 2023, the the average export prices remained at a lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Botswana ($2,757 per ton), while the average price for exports to Swaziland ($1,296 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Zimbabwe (+1.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the soap in bars market in South 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 20421915 - Soap and organic surface-active products in bars, etc., for toilet use
- Prodcom 20413120 - Soap and organic surface-active products in bars, etc., n.e.c.
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- South Africa
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
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Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
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- UNSATURATED MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, By Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
- Exports and Growth, By Product
- Export Prices and Growth, By Product
- Production Volume and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
