Africa: Glycerol Fatty Acid Esters Market 2020

Glycerol Fatty Acid Esters Market Size in Africa

The revenue of the glycerol fatty acid esters market in Africa amounted to $X in 2017, coming up by X% against the previous year. The glycerol fatty acid esters consumption continues to indicate a moderate shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012, when market value increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the glycerol fatty acid esters market attained its maximum level of $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Glycerol Fatty Acid Esters Production in Africa

In 2017, production of mixtures of mono-, di-and tri-, fatty acid esters of glycerol in Africa totaled X tons, remaining stable against the previous year. The total output volume increased an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016, with an increase of X% y-o-y. The volume of glycerol fatty acid esters production peaked in 2017, and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Glycerol Fatty Acid Esters Exports in Africa

In 2017, the amount of mixtures of mono-, di-and tri-, fatty acid esters of glycerol exported in Africa amounted to X tons, lowering by -X% against the previous year. The glycerol fatty acid esters exports continue to indicate a mild curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016, when exports increased by X% year-to-year. The volume of exports peaked of X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, glycerol fatty acid esters exports stood at $X in 2017. The glycerol fatty acid esters exports continue to indicate a deep reduction. The level of exports peaked of $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Glycerol Fatty Acid Esters Exports by Country in Africa

In 2017, South Africa (X tons) and Swaziland (X tons) represented the largest exporters of mixtures of mono-, di-and tri-, fatty acid esters of glycerol in Africa, achieving X% of total export.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by South Africa (+X% per year).

In value terms, South Africa ($X) and Swaziland ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2017, together comprising X% of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries , South Africa (+X% per year) recorded the highest growth rate of exports, over the last decade.

Glycerol Fatty Acid Esters Export Prices by Country in Africa

In 2017, the glycerol fatty acid esters export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. The glycerol fatty acid esters export price continues to indicate a significant slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012, when the export prices increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the export prices for mixtures of mono-, di-and tri-, fatty acid esters of glycerol attained its peak figure level of $X per ton in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Average export prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2017, major exporting countries recorded the following export prices: in South Africa ($X per ton) and Swaziland ($X per ton), while Swaziland ($X per ton) and South Africa ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by South Africa (-X% per year).

Glycerol Fatty Acid Esters Imports in Africa

In 2017, approx. X tons of mixtures of mono-, di-and tri-, fatty acid esters of glycerol were imported in Africa; rising by X% against the previous year. The total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2007 to 2017: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010, when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of imports peaked in 2017, and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, glycerol fatty acid esters imports totaled $X in 2017. The total imports indicated a perceptible expansion from 2007 to 2017: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the glycerol fatty acid esters imports decreased by -X% against 2013 indices. Over the period under review, the glycerol fatty acid esters imports reached its peak figure level of $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Glycerol Fatty Acid Esters Imports by Country in Africa

In 2017, Egypt (X tons) and South Africa (X tons) were the largest importers of mixtures of mono-, di-and tri-, fatty acid esters of glycerol in the globe, together resulting at approx. X% of total imports. Morocco (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Congo (X tons), Nigeria (X tons) and Algeria (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total imports. The following importers - Kenya (X tons), Namibia (X tons), Angola (X tons), Sudan (X tons) and Zambia (X tons) together made up X% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Namibia (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest glycerol fatty acid esters markets worldwide were South Africa ($X), Egypt ($X) and Morocco ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. These countries were followed by Nigeria, Algeria, Congo, Namibia, Kenya, Zambia, Angola and Sudan, which together accounted for a further X%.

Among the main importing countries , Namibia (+X% per year) recorded the highest growth rate of imports, over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Glycerol Fatty Acid Esters Import Prices by Country in Africa

The glycerol fatty acid esters import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2017, going down by -X% against the previous year. The glycerol fatty acid esters import price continues to indicate a slight contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008, when the import prices increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the import prices for mixtures of mono-, di-and tri-, fatty acid esters of glycerol attained its peak figure level of $X per ton in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2017, the country with the highest import price was Zambia ($X per ton), while Sudan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Namibia (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform