Africa: Market for Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) 2025

Market Size for Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in Africa

The African market for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) expanded remarkably to $X in 2021, with an increase of 6.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in Africa

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production fell to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a slight slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports in Africa

In 2021, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports in Africa soared to X tons, surging by 39% on 2020 figures. In general, exports saw prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 105%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 95%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Libya (X tons) was the key exporter of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap), making up 43% of total exports. It was distantly followed by South Africa (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and Tanzania (X tons), together committing a 49% share of total exports. Tunisia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Libya (with a CAGR of +185.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Africa ($X), Egypt ($X) and Libya ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, together comprising 74% of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, Libya, with a CAGR of +130.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, falling by -13.4% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Tanzania ($X per ton), while Libya ($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 (+2.3%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports in Africa

In 2021, supplies from abroad of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) increased by 26% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, South Africa (X tons) represented the major importer of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap), comprising 34% of total imports. Egypt (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 17% share, followed by Algeria (13%). Morocco (X tons), Tunisia (X tons), Libya (X tons), Ghana (X tons), Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), Sudan (X tons), Nigeria (X tons) and Djibouti (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Djibouti (with a CAGR of +31.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) importing markets in Africa were South Africa ($X), Egypt ($X) and Algeria ($X), with a combined 63% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Morocco, Tunisia, Cote d'Ivoire, Libya, Ghana, Sudan, Nigeria and Djibouti, which together accounted for a further 22%.

Among the main importing countries, Djibouti, with a CAGR of +31.8%, recorded 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, with an increase of 9.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a slight curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 11%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Cote d'Ivoire ($X per ton), while Libya ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Nigeria (+21.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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