Algeria: Market for Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars Other Than For Toilet Use 2024

Market Size for Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars Other Than For Toilet Use in Algeria

The Algerian market for soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use reduced slightly to $X in 2022, falling by -3.2% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -8.0% against 2019 indices. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars Other Than For Toilet Use in Algeria

In value terms, production of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 63%. Over the period under review, production of reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars Other Than For Toilet Use

Exports from Algeria

After two years of decline, overseas shipments of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use increased by 198% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 403%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 340%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Niger (X tons) was the main destination for exports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use from Algeria, with a approx. 99.9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Niger amounted to +115.8%.

In value terms, Niger ($X) also remains the key foreign market for soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use exports from Algeria.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Niger stood at +119.3%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use amounted to $X per ton, waning by -27.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a noticeable descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by 48% 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 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Niger.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Niger amounted to +1.6% per year.

Imports of Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars Other Than For Toilet Use

Imports into Algeria

In 2022, supplies from abroad of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, imports, however, saw a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 123%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 172%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest soap in bars other than for toilet use supplier to Algeria, accounting for a 47% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), more than tenfold. China (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 1.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain amounted to +8.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (-18.6% per year) and China (-12.7% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use to Algeria, comprising 46% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 2.7% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a 1.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Spain amounted to +2.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (-22.3% per year) and China (-8.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use amounted to $X per ton, waning by -24.9% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, import price for soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use increased by +32.1% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 45%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for France ($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 (+5.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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