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Africa: Ethylene Oxide Market 2025

Ethylene Oxide Market Size in Africa

The African ethylene oxide market reduced sharply to $X in 2022, shrinking by -33.3% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a abrupt downturn. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Ethylene Oxide Production in Africa

In value terms, ethylene oxide production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a tangible increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 169%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Ethylene Oxide Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, overseas shipments of oxirane (ethylene oxide) were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports, however, faced a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 1,458%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, ethylene oxide exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 545% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Egypt represented the key exporting country with an export of around X tons, which recorded 70% of total exports. It was distantly followed by South Africa (X tons), achieving a 30% share of total exports.

Exports from Egypt decreased at an average annual rate of -15.4% from 2012 to 2022. South Africa (-14.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of South Africa (+1.9 p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) emerged as the largest ethylene oxide supplier in Africa, comprising 74% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Egypt ($X), with a 26% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa totaled -9.6%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 66% against the previous year. Overall, the export price posted resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 122%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Egypt amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+18.4%).

Ethylene Oxide Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, overseas purchases of oxirane (ethylene oxide) decreased by -51.8% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after six years of growth. In general, imports saw a mild downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 32% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, ethylene oxide imports contracted significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a perceptible slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 22%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Egypt (X tons), distantly followed by Tunisia (X tons), South Africa (X tons), Nigeria (X tons), Algeria (X tons) and Angola (X tons) were the key importers of oxirane (ethylene oxide), together creating 80% of total imports. The following importers - Tanzania (X tons) and Gambia (X tons) - each recorded a 7.5% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Gambia (with a CAGR of +26.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported oxirane (ethylene oxide) in Africa, comprising 31% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tunisia ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Egypt, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa stood at -2.9%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Tunisia (+1.8% per year) and Egypt (+5.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 58% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a slight descent. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+3.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for oxirane (ethylene oxide) in Africa?

Egypt remains the largest ethylene oxide consuming country in Africa, accounting for 50% of total volume. Moreover, ethylene oxide consumption in Egypt exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Tunisia, fourfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by South Africa, with an 8.5% share.

What are the largest producers of oxirane (ethylene oxide) in Africa?

The country with the largest volume of ethylene oxide production was Tanzania, comprising approx. 91% of total volume. Moreover, ethylene oxide production in Tanzania exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Central African Republic, tenfold.

What are the leading exporters of oxirane (ethylene oxide) in Africa?

In value terms, South Africa emerged as the largest ethylene oxide supplier in Africa, comprising 55% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Egypt, with a 26% share of total exports.

What are the leading importers of oxirane (ethylene oxide) in Africa?

In value terms, Egypt constitutes the largest market for imported oxirane ethylene oxide) in Africa, comprising 42% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by South Africa, with a 21% share of total imports. It was followed by Tunisia, with an 11% share.

What is the average export price for oxirane (ethylene oxide) in Africa?

The ethylene oxide export price in Africa stood at $1,533 per ton in 2020, with a decrease of -66.3% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for oxirane (ethylene oxide) in Africa?

In 2020, the ethylene oxide import price in Africa amounted to $3,056 per ton, declining by -13.2% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the ethylene oxide 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 20146373 - Oxirane (ethylene oxide)

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

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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. 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. 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. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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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. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
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. 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. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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11. COUNTRY PROFILES

The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
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- 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
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
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