Africa: Market for Organic Surface-Active Products For Washing The Skin 2022

Market Size for Organic Surface-Active Products For Washing The Skin in Africa

After two years of growth, the African skin organic surface-active products market decreased by -6.3% to $X in 2021. In general, consumption, however, posted a strong increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

Production of Organic Surface-Active Products For Washing The Skin in Africa

In value terms, skin organic surface-active products production declined to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 37%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

Exports of Organic Surface-Active Products For Washing The Skin

Exports in Africa

In 2021, overseas shipments of organic surface-active products for washing the skin decreased by -18.4% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 37%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, skin organic surface-active products exports reduced to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports decreased by -12.6% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 22%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa (X tons) and Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) dominates exports structure, together making up 91% of total exports. The following exporters - Zambia (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) - each accounted for a 3.3% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Zambia (with a CAGR of +80.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest skin organic surface-active products supplier in Africa, comprising 62% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Cote d'Ivoire ($X), with a 28% share of total exports. It was followed by Egypt, with a 2.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa stood at +6.2%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Cote d'Ivoire (+21.1% per year) and Egypt (-16.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, growing by 7.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the export price increased by 15% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while Cote d'Ivoire ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Cote d'Ivoire (+3.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Organic Surface-Active Products For Washing The Skin

Imports in Africa

In 2021, overseas purchases of organic surface-active products for washing the skin decreased by -1.7% to X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year rising trend. Total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +9.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +128.6% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 29%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, skin organic surface-active products imports shrank modestly to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +75.9% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 20% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

South Africa (X tons) and Libya (X tons) were the key importers of organic surface-active products for washing the skin in 2021, finishing at approx. 23% and 18% of total imports, respectively. Morocco (X tons) held an 11% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Algeria (7.5%) and Ghana (5.9%). The following importers - Botswana (X tons), Namibia (X tons), Tunisia (X tons) and Mauritius (X tons) - together made up 11% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Ghana (with a CAGR of +27.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported organic surface-active products for washing the skin in Africa, comprising 28% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Morocco ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Algeria, with a 9.1% share.

In South Africa, skin organic surface-active products imports increased at an average annual rate of +7.2% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Morocco (+16.5% per year) and Algeria (+17.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2021, shrinking by -1.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a perceptible slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the import price increased by 11% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Algeria (+3.9%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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