SADC: Market for Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) 2024

Market Size for Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in SADC

The SADC market for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) rose sharply to $X in 2021, surging by 8.7% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Production of Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in SADC

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +40.9% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 35%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

Exports of Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports in SADC

In 2021, the amount of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) exported in SADC surged to X tons, picking up by 17% compared with 2020 figures. Over the period under review, exports recorded a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 132% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports expanded modestly to $X in 2021. In general, exports saw a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 121%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

South Africa was the largest exporting country with an export of around X tons, which recorded 79% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Tanzania (X tons), achieving a 17% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from South Africa stood at +6.7%. At the same time, Tanzania (+72.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Tanzania emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in SADC, with a CAGR of +72.6% from 2012-2021. While the share of Tanzania (+17 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of South Africa (-9.2 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) emerged as the largest non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) supplier in SADC, comprising 67% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tanzania ($X), with a 28% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa totaled +4.8%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -11.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Tanzania ($X per ton), while South Africa stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (-1.8%).

Imports of Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports in SADC

In 2021, approx. X tons of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) were imported in SADC; growing by 30% against the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 31%. The volume of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern 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 prevails in imports structure, finishing at X tons, which was approx. 88% of total imports in 2021. Tanzania (X tons), Angola (X tons) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports into South Africa stood at +4.2%. At the same time, Democratic Republic of the Congo (+17.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Democratic Republic of the Congo emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in SADC, with a CAGR of +17.0% from 2012-2021. Tanzania experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Angola (-2.5%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of South Africa increased by +3.6 percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) in SADC, comprising 86% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Angola ($X), with a 3.9% share of total imports. It was followed by Tanzania, with a 2.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa totaled +2.8%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Angola (-7.5% per year) and Tanzania (-2.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 8.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the import price increased by 8.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per ton), while Tanzania ($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 Africa (-1.3%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform