Africa: Soap And Detergent Market 2024

Soap And Detergent Market Size in Africa

The African soap and detergent market reached $X in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Soap And Detergent Production in Africa

In value terms, soap and detergent production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Soap And Detergent Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, approx. X tons of soap and detergents were exported in Africa; flattening at the previous year's figure. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021, and then fell slightly in the following year.

In value terms, soap and detergent exports rose modestly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

South Africa was the key exporting country with an export of about X tons, which amounted to X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), Egypt (X tons), Kenya (X tons), Zambia (X tons) and Tanzania (X tons), together generating a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Cameroon (X tons) and Tunisia (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to soap and detergent exports from South Africa stood at X%. At the same time, Tanzania (X%), Zambia (X%), Kenya (X%), Cote d'Ivoire (X%) and Cameroon (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Tanzania emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Tunisia (X%) and Egypt (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Zambia (X p.p.), Tanzania (X p.p.), Cote d'Ivoire (X p.p.) and Kenya (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Tunisia (X p.p.), South Africa (X p.p.) and Egypt (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest soap and detergent supplying countries in Africa were South Africa ($X), Egypt ($X) and Zambia ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. Kenya, Cote d'Ivoire, Tanzania, Cameroon and Tunisia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Tanzania, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, 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 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Soap And Detergent Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, soap and detergent imports in Africa fell modestly to X tons, waning by X% against the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, soap and detergent imports contracted modestly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Ghana (X tons), Algeria (X tons), South Africa (X tons), Morocco (X tons), Mozambique (X tons), Libya (X tons), Tanzania (X tons), Angola (X tons), Kenya (X tons), Djibouti (X tons), Somalia (X tons) and Ethiopia (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2022. Zimbabwe (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Mozambique (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Africa ($X), Algeria ($X) and Morocco ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising X% of total imports. Ghana, Libya, Angola, Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Mozambique, Djibouti, Zimbabwe and Somalia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Djibouti, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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