Africa: Soap Market 2020

Soap Market Size in Africa

The revenue of the soap market in Africa amounted to $X in 2017, jumping by X% against the previous year. The market value increased an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations over the period under review. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013, with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the soap market attained its maximum level of $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Soap Production in Africa

In 2017, the amount of soap in the form of flakes, wafers, granules or powders produced in Africa totaled X tons, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. The total output volume increased an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015, when it surged by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the soap production attained its peak figure volume in 2017, and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Soap Exports in Africa

The exports amounted to X tons in 2017, rising by X% against the previous year. The total exports indicated a remarkable expansion from 2007 to 2017: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the soap exports increased by +X% against 2011 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015, when exports increased by X% y-o-y. The volume of exports peaked in 2017, and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

In value terms, soap exports totaled $X in 2017. The total export value increased an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2017; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the soap exports attained its maximum level in 2017, and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Soap Exports by Country in Africa

In 2017, South Africa (X tons), distantly followed by Zambia (X tons), Kenya (X tons) and Uganda (X tons) were the key exporters of soap in the form of flakes, wafers, granules or powders, together mixed up X% of total exports.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Zambia (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Africa ($X), Zambia ($X) and Kenya ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2017, together comprising X% of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries , Zambia (+X% per year) recorded the highest growth rate of exports, over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Soap Export Prices by Country in Africa

The soap export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2017, coming up by X% against the previous year. The soap export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011, an increase of X% y-o-y. The level of export price peaked of $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Export prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest export price was Zambia ($X per ton), while Uganda ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by Zambia (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Soap Imports in Africa

In 2017, approx. X tons of soap in the form of flakes, wafers, granules or powders were imported in Africa; picking up by X% against the previous year. The total imports indicated a strong growth from 2007 to 2017: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the soap imports increased by +X% against 2007 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017, when imports increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, the soap imports reached their peak volume, and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, soap imports amounted to $X in 2017. The total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2007 to 2017: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The level of imports peaked in 2017, and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Soap Imports by Country in Africa

Ethiopia (X tons), Botswana (X tons), Malawi (X tons), South Africa (X tons), Djibouti (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and Nigeria (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports of soap in the form of flakes, wafers, granules or powders in 2017. Angola (X tons), Algeria (X tons), Ghana (X tons), Rwanda (X tons) and Morocco (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Djibouti (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest soap markets worldwide were Ethiopia ($X), Nigeria ($X) and Malawi ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Djibouti, Egypt, Botswana, Angola, Ghana, Algeria, South Africa, Rwanda and Morocco, which together accounted for a further X%.

Djibouti (+X% per year) recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Soap Import Prices by Country in Africa

The soap import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2017, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. The soap import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011, when the import prices increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import prices for soap in the form of flakes, wafers, granules or powders attained its maximum level of $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2017, the country with the highest import price was Nigeria ($X per ton), while South Africa ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Malawi (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform