Cameroon: Market for Organic Surface-Active Products For Washing The Skin 2024

Market Size for Organic Surface-Active Products For Washing The Skin in Cameroon

The Cameroonian skin organic surface-active products market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after two years of decline. Overall, consumption enjoyed a prominent increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Organic Surface-Active Products For Washing The Skin

Exports from Cameroon

In 2022, the amount of organic surface-active products for washing the skin exported from Cameroon contracted significantly to X tons, reducing by -33.2% compared with 2021. In general, exports, however, showed a noticeable expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 277%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

In value terms, skin organic surface-active products exports declined significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a noticeable expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 283% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for skin organic surface-active products exports from Cameroon, with a 87% share of total exports. Moreover, skin organic surface-active products exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Senegal (X kg), eightfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the UK stood at +42.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Senegal (+7.3% per year) and Central African Republic (-32.6% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) remains the key foreign market for organic surface-active products for washing the skin exports from Cameroon, comprising 68% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Central African Republic ($X), with a 13% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the UK totaled +21.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Central African Republic (+1.5% per year) and Senegal (+15.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average skin organic surface-active products export price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -4.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 145% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Central African Republic ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Senegal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Chad (+64.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Organic Surface-Active Products For Washing The Skin

Imports into Cameroon

After two years of decline, overseas purchases of organic surface-active products for washing the skin increased by 21% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 168%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, skin organic surface-active products imports expanded notably to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 158% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, France (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of skin organic surface-active products to Cameroon, with a 55% share of total imports. Moreover, skin organic surface-active products imports from France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Spain (X tons), with an 8.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from France amounted to +24.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Cote d'Ivoire (+67.8% per year) and Spain (-3.9% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of organic surface-active products for washing the skin to Cameroon, comprising 67% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 6% share of total imports. It was followed by Cote d'Ivoire, with a 5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from France amounted to +24.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+53.8% per year) and Cote d'Ivoire (+58.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average skin organic surface-active products import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -10.6% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, skin organic surface-active products import price decreased by -26.5% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by 50% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+9.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform