Africa: Bath Preparations Market 2024

Bath Preparations Market Size in Africa

The African bath preparations market rose slightly to $X in 2021, picking up by 3.2% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a pronounced decline. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Bath Preparations Production in Africa

In value terms, bath preparations production fell to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Bath Preparations Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2021, shipments abroad of perfumed bath salts and other bath preparations decreased by -9.8% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. Total exports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.4% 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 -16.6% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, bath preparations exports soared to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

South Africa prevails in exports structure, resulting at X tons, which was approx. 91% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Egypt (X tons), making up a 7.2% share of total exports.

Exports from South Africa increased at an average annual rate of +7.4% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Egypt (+23.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Egypt emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of +23.9% from 2012-2021. While the share of Egypt (+5.2 p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest bath preparations supplier in Africa, comprising 80% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Egypt ($X), with a 16% share of total exports.

In South Africa, bath preparations exports expanded at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, rising by 32% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while South Africa totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (-5.9%).

Bath Preparations Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2021, approx. X tons of perfumed bath salts and other bath preparations were imported in Africa; increasing by 16% on the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, bath preparations imports rose notably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 17%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, South Africa (X tons), distantly followed by Morocco (X tons), Namibia (X tons), Nigeria (X tons), Botswana (X tons), Ghana (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and Libya (X tons) represented the major importers of perfumed bath salts and other bath preparations, together constituting 77% of total imports. The following importers - Algeria (X tons), Kenya (X tons), Mauritius (X tons), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) and Zimbabwe (X tons) - together made up 11% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Mauritius (with a CAGR of +26.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported perfumed bath salts and other bath preparations in Africa, comprising 22% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Morocco ($X), with a 10% share of total imports. It was followed by Ghana, with an 8.9% share.

In South Africa, bath preparations imports expanded at an average annual rate of +10.0% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Morocco (+2.1% per year) and Ghana (-1.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -4% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a perceptible setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 4.5%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Libya ($X per ton), while Zimbabwe ($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 (+3.0%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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