SADC: Market for Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations 2024

Market Size for Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations in SADC

In 2021, the SADC market for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations decreased by -40.9% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations in SADC

In value terms, production of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations reduced modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 40%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production of growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations

Exports in SADC

In 2021, approx. X tons of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations were exported in SADC; increasing by 11% against 2020. Overall, exports enjoyed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 32%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations soared to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +110.2% against 2016 indices. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

South Africa was the key exporting country with an export of around X tons, which resulted at 72% of total exports. Zambia (X tons) took a 14% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Tanzania (11%). Mauritius (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations exports from South Africa stood at +6.4%. At the same time, Tanzania (+67.5%), Zambia (+26.0%) and Mauritius (+3.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Tanzania emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in SADC, with a CAGR of +67.5% from 2012-2021. Tanzania (+11 p.p.) and Zambia (+9.8 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while South Africa saw its share reduced by -19.6% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations supplier in SADC, comprising 79% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Zambia ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Tanzania, with a 6.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa totaled +5.3%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Zambia (+21.5% per year) and Tanzania (+63.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a mild shrinkage. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Mauritius ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mauritius (-0.0%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations

Imports in SADC

In 2021, overseas purchases of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations decreased by -80.4% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, imports, however, showed a moderate increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 583%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Mozambique represented the largest importing country with an import of about X tons, which finished at 42% of total imports. South Africa (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 12% share, followed by Namibia (7.1%), Malawi (5.3%), Madagascar (5%), Zambia (4.9%) and Tanzania (4.8%).

Mozambique was also the fastest-growing in terms of the non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations imports, with a CAGR of +28.2% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Madagascar (+11.3%), Malawi (+10.7%), Tanzania (+4.1%), Zambia (+2.7%) and Namibia (+2.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. South Africa experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Mozambique, Madagascar and Malawi increased by +36, +2.2 and +2.2 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations importing markets in SADC were South Africa ($X), Mozambique ($X) and Namibia ($X), together comprising 52% of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Mozambique, with a CAGR of +11.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The import price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 504% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Namibia (+2.1%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform