Africa: Talcum Powder Market 2024

Talcum Powder Market Size in Africa

The African talcum powder market reached $X in 2021, surging by 5.7% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a pronounced setback. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Talcum Powder Production in Africa

In value terms, talcum powder production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 43% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Talcum Powder Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2021, exports of talcum powder and other powders for cosmetic use in Africa fell sharply to X tons, which is down by -20.3% on 2020. Overall, exports faced a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 45%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, talcum powder exports fell to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 13%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2021, South Africa (X tons) was the major exporter of talcum powder and other powders for cosmetic use, making up 60% of total exports. Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Tanzania (X tons) and Rwanda (X tons). All these countries together held near 32% share of total exports.

Exports from South Africa decreased at an average annual rate of -21.3% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Rwanda (+29.1%), Cote d'Ivoire (+2.7%) and Tanzania (+2.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Rwanda emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of +29.1% from 2012-2021. While the share of Cote d'Ivoire (+17 p.p.), Tanzania (+6.2 p.p.) and Rwanda (+5.1 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of South Africa (-29.3 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Cote d'Ivoire ($X), South Africa ($X) and Tanzania ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, with a combined 86% share of total exports. Rwanda lagged somewhat behind, accounting for a further 1%.

Rwanda, with a CAGR of +19.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among 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

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 10% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 76% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Cote d'Ivoire ($X per ton), while Rwanda ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+4.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Talcum Powder Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2021, overseas purchases of talcum powder and other powders for cosmetic use decreased by -13% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after three years of growth. Overall, imports recorded a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 16%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, talcum powder imports dropped to $X in 2021. In general, imports saw a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 9.8%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Burkina Faso (X tons), followed by Nigeria (X tons), South Africa (X tons), Libya (X tons), Tanzania (X tons) and Morocco (X tons) were the main importers of talcum powder and other powders for cosmetic use, together generating 56% of total imports. Rwanda (X tons), Ghana (X tons), Algeria (X tons), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons), Kenya (X tons), Benin (X tons) and Malawi (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Burkina Faso (with a CAGR of +35.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported talcum powder and other powders for cosmetic use in Africa, comprising 19% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Libya ($X), with an 8.9% share of total imports. It was followed by Morocco, with an 8.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa amounted to -2.9%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Libya (-1.0% per year) and Morocco (-0.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2021, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the import price increased by 13%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Burkina Faso ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Rwanda (+4.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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