Africa: Chlorosulphuric Acid Market 2024

Chlorosulphuric Acid Market Size in Africa

The African chlorosulphuric acid market surged to $X in 2022, jumping by 201% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a notable increase. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Chlorosulphuric Acid Production in Africa

In value terms, chlorosulphuric acid production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -4.4% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 29%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Chlorosulphuric Acid Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of chlorosulphuric acid, when their volume decreased by -89.9% to X tons. In general, exports, however, saw a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 1,765%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then fell sharply in the following year.

In value terms, chlorosulphuric acid exports reduced dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 945% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

South Africa represented the key exporting country with an export of about X tons, which reached 83% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Egypt (X tons), comprising a 16% share of total exports.

South Africa was also the fastest-growing in terms of the chlorosulphuric acid exports, with a CAGR of +11.7% from 2012 to 2022. Egypt (-4.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of South Africa increased by +36 percentage points.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) emerged as the largest chlorosulphuric acid supplier in Africa, comprising 87% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Egypt ($X), with a 12% share of total exports.

In South Africa, chlorosulphuric acid exports increased at an average annual rate of +9.2% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, growing by 111% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 Egypt totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+2.4%).

Chlorosulphuric Acid Imports

Imports in Africa

After three years of growth, purchases abroad of chlorosulphuric acid decreased by -4.6% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports, however, enjoyed resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 152% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

In value terms, chlorosulphuric acid imports fell to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a temperate increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 152%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Imports by Country

Uganda dominates imports structure, reaching X tons, which was near 54% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Mali (X tons), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons), Mozambique (X tons), Zambia (X tons) and Cameroon (X tons), together generating a 29% share of total imports. Tanzania (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Uganda was also the fastest-growing in terms of the chlorosulphuric acid imports, with a CAGR of +89.7% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Cameroon (+53.8%), Mali (+39.9%), Tanzania (+29.0%), Mozambique (+21.9%), Zambia (+18.7%) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (+5.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Uganda (+53 p.p.), Mali (+7.6 p.p.), Cameroon (+4.4 p.p.), Mozambique (+3 p.p.), Tanzania (+2.8 p.p.) and Zambia (+1.8 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Democratic Republic of the Congo saw its share reduced by -5.7% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, the largest chlorosulphuric acid importing markets in Africa were Uganda ($X), Cameroon ($X) and Mali ($X), together accounting for 44% of total imports.

Uganda, with a CAGR of +69.4%, saw the highest growth rate of 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, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the import price increased by 79% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the import prices remained at a somewhat 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 Cameroon ($X per ton), while Uganda ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mozambique (+7.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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