Africa: Market for Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations 2024

Market Size for Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations in Africa

The African market for non-soap washing and cleaning preparations shrank to $X in 2022, waning by -1.8% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations in Africa

In value terms, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations production contracted slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by 25% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations

Exports in Africa

In 2022, shipments abroad of non-soap washing and cleaning preparations increased by 4.7% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Total exports indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +13.8% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 32%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations exports rose rapidly to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +24.4% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons) was the major exporter of non-soap washing and cleaning preparations, creating 41% of total exports. Egypt (X tons) took a 24% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Zambia (7.3%) and Tanzania (7.3%). Kenya (X tons), Tunisia (X tons), Senegal (X tons), Ghana (X tons) and Nigeria (X tons) held a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Tanzania (with a CAGR of +55.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Egypt ($X), South Africa ($X) and Zambia ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together accounting for 80% of total exports. Kenya, Tanzania, Senegal, Tunisia, Nigeria and Ghana lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 16%.

Tanzania, with a CAGR of +45.8%, saw 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

In 2022, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 13%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while Ghana ($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 (+6.4%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations

Imports in Africa

In 2022, approx. X tons of non-soap washing and cleaning preparations were imported in Africa; growing by 1.7% compared with 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 16% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations imports declined slightly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 11%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Ghana (X tons), Algeria (X tons), Morocco (X tons), Mozambique (X tons), South Africa (X tons), Libya (X tons), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons), Kenya (X tons), Burkina Faso (X tons), Zimbabwe (X tons), Tunisia (X tons) and Namibia (X tons) represented the major importer of non-soap washing and cleaning preparations in Africa, making up 62% of total import. Somalia (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 main importing countries, was attained by Burkina Faso (with a CAGR of +19.3%), 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, with a combined 28% share of total imports. Libya, Ghana, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Tunisia, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Somalia and Burkina Faso lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 33%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Democratic Republic of the Congo, with a CAGR of +12.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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, falling by -4.1% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a slight setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 6.6%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, 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 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Libya (+5.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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