Africa: Market for Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars For Toilet Use 2025

Market Size for Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars For Toilet Use in Africa

The African market for soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use rose modestly to $X in 2022, picking up by 2.5% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -3.3% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Production of Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars For Toilet Use in Africa

In value terms, production of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use rose remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -8.2% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 48% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production of growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars For Toilet Use

Exports in Africa

In 2022, after five years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use, when their volume increased by 18% to X tons. In general, exports, however, saw a pronounced reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 18% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a noticeable curtailment. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

South Africa represented the main exporting country with an export of around X tons, which resulted at 39% of total exports. Zambia (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a 15% share, followed by Egypt (15%), Nigeria (12%) and Kenya (5.8%). The following exporters - Ghana (X tons) and Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) - each amounted to a 4.7% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to soap in bars for toilet use exports from South Africa stood at +1.6%. At the same time, Zambia (+52.0%), Nigeria (+10.8%) and Ghana (+1.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Zambia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of +52.0% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Egypt (-10.4%), Kenya (-12.9%) and Cote d'Ivoire (-16.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of South Africa (+18 p.p.), Zambia (+15 p.p.) and Nigeria (+8.9 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Cote d'Ivoire (-6.2 p.p.), Kenya (-9 p.p.) and Egypt (-13.5 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest soap in bars for toilet use supplier in Africa, comprising 46% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Egypt ($X), with a 23% share of total exports. It was followed by Zambia, with an 8.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa totaled +1.4%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Egypt (-9.3% per year) and Zambia (+44.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 1.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the export price increased by 12% against the previous year. The level of export peaked 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 ($X per ton), while Zambia ($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 (+1.2%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars For Toilet Use

Imports in Africa

Imports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use dropped to X tons in 2022, falling by -13% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a mild decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 41%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use contracted to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a noticeable setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 26%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Ghana (X tons) and South Africa (X tons) were the key importers of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use in Africa, together finishing at near 21% of total imports. Libya (X tons) held a 5.5% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Somalia (5.4%) and Sudan (5.1%). Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons), Zambia (X tons), Tanzania (X tons), Sierra Leone (X tons), Angola (X tons), Morocco (X tons), Senegal (X tons) and Algeria (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for South Africa (with a CAGR of +8.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Africa ($X), Ghana ($X) and Libya ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined 28% share of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, South Africa, with a CAGR of +5.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, therefore, remained relatively stable against 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 2018 an increase of 4.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 Algeria ($X per ton), while Somalia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Senegal (+1.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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