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Africa: Hydrogen Fluoride Market 2024

Hydrogen Fluoride Market Size in Africa

The African hydrogen fluoride market dropped to $X in 2021, with a decrease of -13.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a noticeable contraction. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Hydrogen Fluoride Production in Africa

In value terms, hydrogen fluoride production reduced to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 25% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Hydrogen Fluoride Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2021, overseas shipments of hydrogen fluoride (hydrofluoric acid) increased by 656% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 846%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, hydrogen fluoride exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 1,718% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Nigeria represented the largest exporter of hydrogen fluoride (hydrofluoric acid) in Africa, with the volume of exports finishing at X tons, which was near 87% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by South Africa (X tons), generating a 13% share of total exports.

Nigeria was also the fastest-growing in terms of the hydrogen fluoride (hydrofluoric acid) exports, with a CAGR of +1,059.4% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, South Africa (+4.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. While the share of Nigeria (+87 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of South Africa (-86.1 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest hydrogen fluoride supplier in Africa, comprising 81% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Nigeria ($X), with a 19% share of total exports.

In South Africa, hydrogen fluoride exports expanded at an average annual rate of +18.8% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -80.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the export price increased by 92% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Nigeria stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+13.6%).

Hydrogen Fluoride Imports

Imports in Africa

Hydrogen fluoride imports surged to X tons in 2021, increasing by 39% on 2020. In general, imports enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 180%. The volume of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, hydrogen fluoride imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 88% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Ghana (X tons) was the major importer of hydrogen fluoride (hydrofluoric acid), creating 60% of total imports. South Africa (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Egypt (X tons). All these countries together held near 28% share of total imports. Ethiopia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Ghana was also the fastest-growing in terms of the hydrogen fluoride (hydrofluoric acid) imports, with a CAGR of +108.1% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, South Africa (+76.3%) and Ethiopia (+64.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Egypt (-3.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Ghana (+60 p.p.), South Africa (+22 p.p.) and Ethiopia (+3.7 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of Egypt (-38.2 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Ghana ($X), South Africa ($X) and Egypt ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, with a combined 79% share of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Ghana, with a CAGR of +61.6%, 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 2021, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -11.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the import price increased by 27% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while Ghana ($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 (-0.1%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

Nigeria remains the largest hydrogen fluoride consuming country in Africa, accounting for 37% of total volume. Moreover, hydrogen fluoride consumption in Nigeria exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, South Africa, fourfold. Morocco ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 7.5% share.
Nigeria constituted the country with the largest volume of hydrogen fluoride production, accounting for 37% of total volume. Moreover, hydrogen fluoride production in Nigeria exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, South Africa, fourfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Morocco, with a 7.5% share.
In value terms, South Africa remains the largest hydrogen fluoride supplier in Africa, comprising 83% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Tanzania, with a 4% share of total exports.
In value terms, the largest hydrogen fluoride importing markets in Africa were Egypt, South Africa and Morocco, with a combined 52% share of total imports.
The hydrogen fluoride export price in Africa stood at $1,436 per ton in 2021, falling by -25% against the previous year.
In 2021, the hydrogen fluoride import price in Africa amounted to $1,761 per ton, surging by 16% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the hydrogen fluoride market in Africa. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 20132473 - Hydrogen fluoride (hydrofluoric acid)

Country coverage:

  • Algeria
  • Angola
  • Benin
  • Botswana
  • Burkina Faso
  • Burundi
  • Cabo Verde
  • Cameroon
  • Central African Republic
  • Chad
  • Comoros
  • Congo
  • Democratic Republic of the Congo
  • Djibouti
  • Egypt
  • Equatorial Guinea
  • Eritrea
  • Ethiopia
  • Gabon
  • Gambia
  • Ghana
  • Guinea
  • Guinea-Bissau
  • Kenya
  • Lesotho
  • Liberia
  • Libya
  • Madagascar
  • Malawi
  • Mali
  • Mauritania
  • Mauritius
  • Mayotte
  • Morocco
  • Mozambique
  • Namibia
  • Niger
  • Nigeria
  • Reunion
  • Rwanda
  • Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
  • Sao Tome and Principe
  • Senegal
  • Seychelles
  • Sierra Leone
  • Somalia
  • South Africa
  • Sudan
  • Swaziland
  • Tanzania
  • Togo
  • Tunisia
  • Uganda
  • Zambia
  • Zimbabwe
  • Cote d'Ivoire
  • Western Sahara
  • South Sudan

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Production in Africa, split by region and country
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Africa
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

Reasons to buy this report:

  • Take advantage of the latest data
  • Find deeper insights into current market developments
  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
    3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
    2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

    The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    • Algeria
    • Angola
    • Benin
    • Botswana
    • Burkina Faso
    • Burundi
    • Cabo Verde
    • Cameroon
    • Central African Republic
    • Chad
    • Comoros
    • Congo
    • Democratic Republic of the Congo
    • Djibouti
    • Egypt
    • Equatorial Guinea
    • Eritrea
    • Ethiopia
    • Gabon
    • Gambia
    • Ghana
    • Guinea
    • Guinea-Bissau
    • Kenya
    • Lesotho
    • Liberia
    • Libya
    • Madagascar
    • Malawi
    • Mali
    • Mauritania
    • Mauritius
    • Mayotte
    • Morocco
    • Mozambique
    • Namibia
    • Niger
    • Nigeria
    • Reunion
    • Rwanda
    • Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
    • Sao Tome and Principe
    • Senegal
    • Seychelles
    • Sierra Leone
    • Somalia
    • South Africa
    • Sudan
    • Swaziland
    • Tanzania
    • Togo
    • Tunisia
    • Uganda
    • Zambia
    • Zimbabwe
    • Cote d'Ivoire
    • Western Sahara
    • South Sudan

  12. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
    5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023

  13. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Consumption, By Country, 2023
    4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    10. Production Volume And Growth
    11. Exports And Growth
    12. Export Prices And Growth
    13. Market Size And Growth
    14. Per Capita Consumption
    15. Imports And Growth
    16. Import Prices
    17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    19. Production, By Country, 2023
    20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    32. Export Prices, 2012–2023

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