Africa: Soap In Bars Market 2024

Soap In Bars Market Size in Africa

The African soap in bars market shrank modestly to $X in 2022, which is down by X% against 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. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Soap In Bars Production in Africa

In value terms, soap in bars production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Soap In Bars Exports

Exports in Africa

Soap in bars exports rose sharply to X tons in 2022, picking up by X% on the previous year's figure. The total export 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 in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, soap in bars exports rose remarkably to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), distantly followed by Kenya (X tons), South Africa (X tons), Cameroon (X tons), Tanzania (X tons) and Uganda (X tons) represented the main exporters of soap and organic surface-active products in bars, together generating X% of total exports. Egypt (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Tanzania (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Africa ($X), Cote d'Ivoire ($X) and Kenya ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total exports. Cameroon, Egypt, Tanzania and Uganda lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Tanzania, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 2022, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood 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 Egypt ($X per ton), while Uganda ($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 (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Soap In Bars Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, approx. X tons of soap and organic surface-active products in bars were imported in Africa; falling by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a mild reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, soap in bars imports dropped sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Tanzania (X tons), distantly followed by Ghana (X tons), South Africa (X tons), Chad (X tons) and Mali (X tons) represented the key importers of soap and organic surface-active products in bars, together committing X% of total imports. The following importers - Somalia (X tons), Niger (X tons), Congo (X tons), Senegal (X tons), Libya (X tons), Angola (X tons), Togo (X tons) and Kenya (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

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

In value terms, the largest soap in bars importing markets in Africa were Tanzania ($X), South Africa ($X) and Ghana ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Tanzania, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

In 2022, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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