Africa: Amylaceous Finishing Agents Market 2024

Amylaceous Finishing Agents Market Size in Africa

The African amylaceous finishing agents market totaled $X in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, consumption, however, posted a buoyant expansion. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Amylaceous Finishing Agents Production in Africa

In value terms, amylaceous finishing agents production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Amylaceous Finishing Agents Exports

Exports in Africa

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of finishing agents with amylaceous basis decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, amylaceous finishing agents exports declined sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then fell sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Egypt (X tons) represented the major exporter of finishing agents with amylaceous basis, generating X% of total exports. Mauritius (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by South Africa (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total exports. Tunisia (X tons), Benin (X tons), Uganda (X tons) and Gambia (X tons) held a relatively small share of total exports.

Exports from Egypt increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Gambia (X%), Benin (X%), Uganda (X%) and South Africa (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Gambia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Mauritius (X%) and Tunisia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Egypt (X p.p.), Tunisia (X p.p.), Benin (X p.p.), Uganda (X p.p.) and Gambia (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while South Africa and Mauritius saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) remains the largest amylaceous finishing agents supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Africa ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Mauritius, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Egypt amounted to X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Africa (X% per year) and Mauritius (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Benin ($X per ton), while Uganda ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Amylaceous Finishing Agents Imports

Imports in Africa

Amylaceous finishing agents imports declined markedly to X tons in 2022, falling by X% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a tangible expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

In value terms, amylaceous finishing agents imports declined significantly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Congo (X tons), distantly followed by Tanzania (X tons), Ghana (X tons), Algeria (X tons), Tunisia (X tons), Egypt (X tons), South Africa (X tons) and Mauritius (X tons) represented the key importers of finishing agents with amylaceous basis, together constituting X% of total imports.

Congo was also the fastest-growing in terms of the finishing agents with amylaceous basis imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Algeria (X%), Tanzania (X%), Tunisia (X%) and Ghana (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Egypt (X%), Mauritius (X%) and South Africa (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Congo, Tanzania, Algeria, Ghana and Tunisia increased by X, X, X, X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, the largest amylaceous finishing agents importing markets in Africa were Congo ($X), Tanzania ($X) and Ghana ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Congo, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 2022, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a resilient 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, amylaceous finishing agents import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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 Tanzania ($X per ton), while Egypt ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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