Ghana: Market for Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) 2025

Market Size for Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in Ghana

The Ghanian market for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) skyrocketed to $X in 2021, increasing by 20% 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). Over the period under review, consumption showed a prominent expansion. Anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) consumption peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports from Ghana

For the third year in a row, Ghana recorded growth in shipments abroad of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap), which increased by 8% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 784% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports declined notably to $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 1,174%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Benin (X tons) was the main destination for anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from Ghana, accounting for a 96% share of total exports. It was followed by Togo (X tons), with a 2% share of total exports. The third position in this ranking was taken by Burkina Faso (X tons), with a 0.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Benin amounted to +61.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Togo (-20.1% per year) and Burkina Faso (-5.4% per year).

In value terms, Benin ($X) remains the key foreign market for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) exports from Ghana, comprising 60% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Burkina Faso ($X), with a 26% share of total exports. It was followed by Togo, with a 3.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Benin totaled +17.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Burkina Faso (+23.6% per year) and Togo (-9.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -24.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average export price increased by 76% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Burkina Faso ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Benin ($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 Burkina Faso (+30.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports into Ghana

In 2021, the amount of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) imported into Ghana soared to X tons, picking up by 16% compared with the previous year. Overall, imports saw a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 63% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports posted a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 80%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), South Korea (X tons) and Indonesia (X tons) were the main suppliers of anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports to Ghana, together accounting for 91% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Indonesia (with a CAGR of +111.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Korea ($X), China ($X) and Indonesia ($X) constituted the largest anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) suppliers to Ghana, with a combined 81% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Indonesia, with a CAGR of +84.5%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 2021, the average import price for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) amounted to $X per ton, rising by 4% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (+1.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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