Africa: Chloroform Market 2024

Chloroform Market Size in Africa

The African chloroform market stood at $X in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a noticeable curtailment. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Chloroform Production in Africa

In value terms, chloroform production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Chloroform Exports

Exports in Africa

Chloroform exports fell remarkably to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the year before. Overall, exports saw a pronounced setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chloroform exports dropped rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

South Africa dominates exports structure, reaching X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. Uganda (X kg) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from South Africa decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Uganda (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uganda emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Uganda (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while South Africa saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest chloroform supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Uganda ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa amounted to X%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, chloroform export price increased by X% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Uganda amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (X%).

Chloroform Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, supplies from abroad of chloroform (trichloromethane) increased by X% to X tons, rising for the fourth year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, imports recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chloroform imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Nigeria (X tons) represented the largest importer of chloroform (trichloromethane), making up X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Egypt (X tons), making up a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Ghana (X tons), South Africa (X tons) and Kenya (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

Nigeria was also the fastest-growing in terms of the chloroform (trichloromethane) imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Egypt (X%) and Kenya (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Ghana experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, South Africa (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Nigeria (X p.p.) and Egypt (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Ghana and South Africa saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

Nigeria, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries 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, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Ghana ($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 a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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