Algeria: Market for Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations 2024

Market Size for Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations in Algeria

After four years of decline, the Algerian market for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations increased by 40% to $X in 2021. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations

Exports from Algeria

In 2021, overseas shipments of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations were finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a mild curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 580% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 608%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Tunisia (X tons), Mauritania (X tons) and Morocco (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations from Algeria, with a combined 58% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Morocco (with a CAGR of +88.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Tunisia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations exports from Algeria, comprising 27% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Niger, with a 9.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Tunisia stood at -10.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+2.6% per year) and Niger (+70.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations amounted to $X per ton, surging by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, export price for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations increased by +36.4% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Lebanon ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mauritania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Niger (+8.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations

Imports into Algeria

Imports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations into Algeria surged to X tons in 2021, rising by 28% on the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations surged to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations to Algeria, with a 32% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), threefold. Italy (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain stood at +1.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+95.6% per year) and Italy (+19.3% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations to Algeria, comprising 30% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain stood at +1.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+85.6% per year) and Italy (+19.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 11% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Morocco ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+2.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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