SADC: Market for Organic Surface Active Agents And Washing Preparations 2024

Market Size for Organic Surface Active Agents And Washing Preparations in SADC

After two years of decline, the SADC market for organic surface active agents and washing preparations increased by X% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption, however, saw a noticeable decline. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Organic Surface Active Agents And Washing Preparations in SADC

In value terms, production of organic surface active agents and washing preparations reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Organic Surface Active Agents And Washing Preparations

Exports in SADC

In 2022, shipments abroad of organic surface active agents and washing preparations decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, exports of organic surface active agents and washing preparations reduced slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons) was the key exporter of organic surface active agents and washing preparations, committing X% of total exports. Zambia (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Tanzania (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total exports. Mauritius (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to organic surface active agent and washing preparation exports from South Africa stood at X%. At the same time, Tanzania (X%), Zambia (X%) and Mauritius (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Tanzania emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Zambia (X p.p.) and Tanzania (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while South Africa saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest organic surface active agent and washing preparation supplier in SADC, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Zambia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Tanzania, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Zambia (X% per year) and Tanzania (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a noticeable descent. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Zambia ($X per ton), while Mauritius ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Organic Surface Active Agents And Washing Preparations

Imports in SADC

In 2022, imports of organic surface active agents and washing preparations in SADC declined modestly to X tons, reducing by X% against 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of organic surface active agents and washing preparations reduced modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Mozambique (X tons) and South Africa (X tons) were the main importers of organic surface active agents and washing preparations in SADC, together amounting to near X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Zimbabwe (X tons), Namibia (X tons), Zambia (X tons), Tanzania (X tons), Angola (X tons) and Madagascar (X tons), together achieving a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Mozambique (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported organic surface active agents and washing preparations in SADC, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Zambia ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Namibia, with a X% share.

In South Africa, imports of organic surface active agents and washing preparations expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Zambia (X% per year) and Namibia (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a noticeable decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, 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 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Zambia (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform