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

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

The African market for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) expanded rapidly to $X in 2021, with an increase of 12% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +74.1% against 2013 indices. The level of consumption peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

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

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production contracted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +74.9% against 2013 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 25%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X, and then contracted in the following year.

Exports of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports in Africa

Anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports rose remarkably to X tons in 2021, growing by 5.9% compared with 2020 figures. Over the period under review, exports recorded strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 64% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports amounted to $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 42%. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Egypt was the main exporter of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) in Africa, with the volume of exports reaching X tons, which was near 82% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by South Africa (X tons), constituting a 13% share of total exports. Nigeria (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Egypt was also the fastest-growing in terms of the anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) exports, with a CAGR of +21.3% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, South Africa (+18.1%) and Nigeria (+16.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. While the share of Egypt (+22 p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) remains the largest anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) supplier in Africa, comprising 86% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Africa ($X), with a 10% share of total exports.

In Egypt, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports increased at an average annual rate of +27.4% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: South Africa (+9.5% per year) and Nigeria (+11.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 5.5% against the previous year. Export price indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) export price increased by +55.3% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 47% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while Nigeria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+5.0%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports in Africa

In 2021, approx. X tons of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) were imported in Africa; jumping by 40% on the previous year's figure. Total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +10.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +142.1% against 2012 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Algeria was the largest importer of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) in Africa, with the volume of imports accounting for X tons, which was near 27% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Tunisia (X tons), Morocco (X tons), Tanzania (X tons), Kenya (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and South Africa (X tons), together making up a 40% share of total imports. Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), Sudan (X tons), Ethiopia (X tons), Libya (X tons), Ghana (X tons) and Nigeria (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

Algeria was also the fastest-growing in terms of the anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) imports, with a CAGR of +31.7% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Cote d'Ivoire (+20.8%), Sudan (+15.9%), Kenya (+15.4%), Ghana (+13.4%), Tanzania (+12.8%), Ethiopia (+12.3%), Morocco (+11.6%), Egypt (+9.3%), Libya (+7.8%) and Tunisia (+7.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, South Africa (-1.1%) and Nigeria (-12.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Algeria (+21 p.p.), Kenya (+1.9 p.p.) and Cote d'Ivoire (+1.8 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of Tunisia (-2.8 p.p.), South Africa (-8 p.p.) and Nigeria (-16.3 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Algeria ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) in Africa, comprising 27% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Tunisia ($X), with a 9.1% share of total imports. It was followed by Morocco, with a 7.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Algeria totaled +29.6%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Tunisia (+4.7% per year) and Morocco (+8.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 16% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a mild descent. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while Tanzania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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