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Africa: O-Xylene Market 2025

O-Xylene Market Size in Africa

The African o-xylene market contracted to $X in 2022, which is down by -4.7% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

O-Xylene Production in Africa

In value terms, o-xylene production expanded to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 18%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

O-Xylene Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of o-xylene, when their volume decreased by -34.4% to X tons. In general, exports, however, recorded a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 239% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

In value terms, o-xylene exports reduced to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 154%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then reduced in the following year.

Exports by Country

South Africa prevails in exports structure, recording X tons, which was approx. 89% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Egypt (X tons), generating a 4.8% share of total exports. The following exporters - Tunisia (X tons) and Kenya (X tons) - each recorded a 6.3% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to o-xylene exports from South Africa stood at +13.3%. At the same time, Tunisia (+14.1%) and Kenya (+7.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Tunisia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of +14.1% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Egypt (-5.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. South Africa (+40 p.p.) and Tunisia (+1.6 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Egypt saw its share reduced by -10.6% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest o-xylene supplier in Africa, comprising 88% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Egypt ($X), with a 4.2% share of total exports. It was followed by Tunisia, with a 4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa stood at +8.7%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Egypt (-7.8% per year) and Tunisia (+11.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 41% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a abrupt downturn. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in Kenya ($X per ton) and Tunisia ($X per ton), while Egypt ($X per ton) and South Africa ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tunisia (-2.7%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

O-Xylene Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, o-xylene imports in Africa shrank markedly to X tons, with a decrease of -29.3% compared with the previous year. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 43% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

In value terms, o-xylene imports expanded significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a mild shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 69%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

South Africa dominates imports structure, resulting at X tons, which was near 91% of total imports in 2022. Zimbabwe (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

Imports into South Africa increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Zimbabwe (+11.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Zimbabwe emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of +11.8% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of South Africa and Zimbabwe increased by +17 and +2.2 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported o-xylene in Africa, comprising 93% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Zimbabwe ($X), with a 2.2% share of total imports.

In South Africa, o-xylene imports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, rising by 60% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a pronounced decrease. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Zimbabwe totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (-2.7%).

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

South Africa remains the largest o-xylene consuming country in Africa, comprising approx. 65% of total volume. Moreover, o-xylene consumption in South Africa exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Morocco, threefold. Sudan ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 2.3% share.
The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were Egypt, Kenya and Cameroon.
In value terms, the largest o-xylene supplying countries in Africa were Egypt, Kenya and Tunisia, with a combined 98% share of total exports.
In value terms, South Africa constitutes the largest market for imported o-xylene in Africa, comprising 66% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Morocco, with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by Sudan, with a 3.2% share.
In 2021, the export price in Africa amounted to $1,080 per ton, with an increase of 9.8% against the previous year.
The import price in Africa stood at $697 per ton in 2021, waning by -3.6% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the o-xylene 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 20141243 - o-Xylene

Country coverage:

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 2012–2024
    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 2012–2024
    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 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    3. Market Value, 2012–2024
    4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2024
    5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024

  13. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    2. Market Value, 2012–2024
    3. Consumption, By Country, 2024
    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, 2012–2024
    18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    19. Production, By Country, 2024
    20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    32. Export Prices, 2012–2024

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