Africa: Ammonium Chloride Market 2024

Ammonium Chloride Market Size in Africa

The African ammonium chloride market expanded notably to $X in 2021, with an increase of 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a noticeable descent. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Ammonium Chloride Production in Africa

In value terms, ammonium chloride production rose notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a noticeable contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 62% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Ammonium Chloride Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2021, approx. X tons of ammonium chloride were exported in Africa; waning by -53.8% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports saw a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 104% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

In value terms, ammonium chloride exports declined to $X in 2021. In general, exports recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 86% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kenya represented the key exporting country with an export of around X tons, which reached 56% of total exports. South Africa (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a 34% share, followed by Egypt (5.2%). Burkina Faso (X tons) held a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Egypt (with a CAGR of +31.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Africa ($X), Kenya ($X) and Egypt ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, with a combined 91% share of total exports.

Egypt, with a CAGR of +22.2%, 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 2021, surging by 100% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a abrupt shrinkage. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while Burkina Faso ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kenya (-1.1%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Ammonium Chloride Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2021, ammonium chloride imports in Africa skyrocketed to X tons, growing by 17% against the year before. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 19%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, ammonium chloride imports rose significantly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 14% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

South Africa dominates imports structure, accounting for X tons, which was approx. 64% of total imports in 2021. Nigeria (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Kenya (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and Morocco (X tons). All these countries together held near 25% share of total imports. Uganda (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

South Africa was also the fastest-growing in terms of the ammonium chloride imports, with a CAGR of +10.5% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Morocco (+10.4%) and Nigeria (+7.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Kenya (-1.8%), Uganda (-4.7%) and Egypt (-15.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of South Africa (+37 p.p.), Nigeria (+3.4 p.p.) and Morocco (+2.7 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of Uganda (-1.8 p.p.) and Egypt (-23 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest ammonium chloride importing markets in Africa were South Africa ($X), Nigeria ($X) and Kenya ($X), together accounting for 68% of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Kenya, with a CAGR of +11.5%, 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 2021, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -7.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 20% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Nigeria ($X per ton), while South Africa ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kenya (+13.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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