Africa: Market for Scouring Pastes And Powders 2024

Market Size for Scouring Pastes And Powders in Africa

In 2021, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in the African scouring pastes and powders market, when its value decreased by -6.4% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

Production of Scouring Pastes And Powders in Africa

In value terms, scouring pastes and powders production contracted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value 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. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

Exports of Scouring Pastes And Powders

Exports in Africa

In 2021, shipments abroad of scouring pastes and powders decreased by -9.4% to X tons, falling for the sixth year in a row after four years of growth. In general, exports continue to indicate a slight setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 77%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, scouring pastes and powders exports rose slightly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a mild slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 71%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Kenya (X tons) represented the major exporter of scouring pastes and powders, committing 49% of total exports. South Africa (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Zimbabwe (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and Senegal (X tons). All these countries together took approx. 43% share of total exports. Sudan (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to scouring pastes and powders exports from Kenya stood at -5.8%. At the same time, Zimbabwe (+25.7%), Egypt (+15.1%), South Africa (+11.4%) and Senegal (+3.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Zimbabwe emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of +25.7% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Sudan (-4.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Zimbabwe (+12 p.p.), South Africa (+11 p.p.), Egypt (+6.1 p.p.) and Senegal (+2.5 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Kenya (-22.2 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Kenya ($X), South Africa ($X) and Egypt ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, with a combined 71% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Senegal, Zimbabwe and Sudan, which together accounted for a further 23%.

Zimbabwe, with a CAGR of +16.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries 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, increasing by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Senegal ($X per ton), while Sudan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Senegal (-0.5%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Scouring Pastes And Powders

Imports in Africa

In 2021, approx. X tons of scouring pastes and powders were imported in Africa; which is down by -13.6% compared with the year before. In general, imports recorded a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 38%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, scouring pastes and powders imports stood at $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 11% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Rwanda (X tons), Tanzania (X tons), Mauritius (X tons), Mozambique (X tons), Gabon (X tons), Cabo Verde (X tons), Uganda (X tons), Senegal (X tons), Congo (X tons), Egypt (X tons), Zambia (X tons) and Libya (X tons) was the key importer of scouring pastes and powders in Africa, achieving 68% of total import. Tunisia (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 Uganda (with a CAGR of +25.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Mauritius ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported scouring pastes and powders in Africa, comprising 15% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mozambique ($X), with a 6.6% share of total imports. It was followed by Cabo Verde, with a 5.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Mauritius totaled +1.9%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Mozambique (+20.4% per year) and Cabo Verde (-0.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum 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, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mauritius ($X per ton), while Tanzania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Libya (+6.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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