SADC: Glycerol Market 2025

Glycerol Market Size in SADC

The SADC glycerol market rose notably to $X in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2017 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Glycerol Production in SADC

In value terms, glycerol production expanded to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production posted resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Glycerol Exports

Exports in SADC

In 2022, overseas shipments of glycerol increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, glycerol exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports posted a notable expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

South Africa represented the major exporting country with an export of about X tons, which amounted to X% of total exports. Zambia (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Tanzania (X%).

Exports from South Africa decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Zambia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Zambia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Tanzania (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Zambia (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Tanzania (X p.p.) and South Africa (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest glycerol supplier in SADC, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Zambia ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In South Africa, glycerol exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Zambia (X% per year) and Tanzania (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, glycerol export price increased by X% against 2016 indices. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Tanzania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Glycerol Imports

Imports in SADC

In 2022, purchases abroad of glycerol increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, imports recorded a resilient expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, glycerol imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a resilient increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

South Africa was the major importing country with an import of around X tons, which amounted to X% of total imports. Tanzania (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Zambia (X tons) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons). All these countries together took near X% share of total imports. Malawi (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Tanzania (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported glycerol in SADC, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Tanzania ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Zambia, with a X% share.

In South Africa, glycerol imports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Tanzania (X% per year) and Zambia (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Malawi ($X per ton), while Tanzania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malawi (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform