Africa: Chlorine Market 2024

Chlorine Market Size in Africa

The African chlorine market fell slightly to $X in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Chlorine Production in Africa

In value terms, chlorine production declined modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Chlorine Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, the amount of chlorine exported in Africa surged to X tons, rising by X% on the previous year's figure. Total exports indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, chlorine exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed perceptible growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Egypt represented the key exporter of chlorine in Africa, with the volume of exports recording X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. South Africa (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Kenya (X%).

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Kenya (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, South Africa ($X), Egypt ($X) and Kenya ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, Kenya, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, 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 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chlorine Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, after six years of growth, there was decline in supplies from abroad of chlorine, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Total imports indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, chlorine imports stood at $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Djibouti (X tons) and Senegal (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2022. Morocco (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, followed by Kenya (X tons) and Mozambique (X tons). All these countries together held near X% share of total imports. Zambia (X tons), Namibia (X tons), Zimbabwe (X tons), Nigeria (X tons), Angola (X tons), Ethiopia (X tons), Tanzania (X tons) and Uganda (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Djibouti (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest chlorine importing markets in Africa were Senegal ($X), Djibouti ($X) and Mozambique ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Djibouti, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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

The import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Senegal (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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