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Cameroon: Sodium Carbonate Market 2024

Sodium Carbonate Market Size in Cameroon

The Cameroonian sodium carbonate market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, growing by 26% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a abrupt contraction. Sodium carbonate consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Sodium Carbonate Exports

Exports from Cameroon

In 2022, overseas shipments of sodium carbonate decreased by -0.1% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, exports showed a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 698%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sodium carbonate exports stood at $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 357%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for sodium carbonate exports from Cameroon, accounting for a 99% share of total exports. It was followed by Gabon (X kg), with a 0.8% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to France amounted to +10.4%.

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for sodium carbonate exports from Cameroon, comprising 99% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Gabon ($X), with a 0.9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to France totaled +10.3%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sodium carbonate export price amounted to $X per ton, stabilizing at the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 35%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Gabon ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (-0.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Sodium Carbonate Imports

Imports into Cameroon

In 2022, imports of sodium carbonate into Cameroon surged to X tons, rising by 48% on the year before. Overall, imports, however, saw a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 98%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sodium carbonate imports rose significantly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 54% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Bulgaria (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of sodium carbonate to Cameroon, with a 42% share of total imports. Moreover, sodium carbonate imports from Bulgaria exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Russia (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Italy (X tons), with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Bulgaria totaled -6.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Russia (+10.3% per year) and Italy (-8.4% per year).

In value terms, China ($X), Bulgaria ($X) and Italy ($X) appeared to be the largest sodium carbonate suppliers to Cameroon, with a combined 62% share of total imports.

China, with a CAGR of +17.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

The average sodium carbonate import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -25.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 65% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 ($X per ton), while the price for Bulgaria ($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 (+23.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the sodium carbonate market in Cameroon. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 20134310 - Disodium carbonate

Country coverage:

Cameroon

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Cameroon
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023