SADC: Market for Mixed Alkylbenzenes, Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes 2025

Market Size for Mixed Alkylbenzenes, Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes in SADC

In 2021, the SADC mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes market increased by 19% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of consumption peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Production of Mixed Alkylbenzenes, Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes in SADC

In value terms, mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes production reduced modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 19%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Exports of Mixed Alkylbenzenes, Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes

Exports in SADC

In 2021, exports of mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes in SADC dropped to X tons, declining by -12.8% on the year before. Overall, exports, however, saw a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 25,587% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes exports rose remarkably to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 11,295% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from South Africa (X tons), together resulting at 99% of total export.

South Africa was also the fastest-growing in terms of the mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes exports, with a CAGR of +13.9% from 2012 to 2021. While the share of South Africa (+19 p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) also remains the largest mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes supplier in SADC.

In South Africa, mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes exports expanded at an average annual rate of +6.8% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2021, jumping by 25% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the export price increased by 152%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2021, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for South Africa amounted to -6.3% per year.

Imports of Mixed Alkylbenzenes, Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes

Imports in SADC

In 2021, purchases abroad of mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 18%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes imports soared to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

South Africa was the key importer of mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes in SADC, with the volume of imports recording X tons, which was approx. 85% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Tanzania (X tons), creating a 15% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes imports into South Africa stood at +2.9%. At the same time, Tanzania (+21.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Tanzania emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in SADC, with a CAGR of +21.2% from 2012-2021. While the share of Tanzania (+11 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of South Africa (-10.9 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes in SADC, comprising 85% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tanzania ($X), with a 15% share of total imports.

In South Africa, mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes imports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2021.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 33% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a pronounced decrease. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Tanzania totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tanzania (-0.4%).

Source: IndexBox Platform