SADC: Other Chemical Products Market 2025

Other Chemical Products Market Size in SADC

The SADC other chemical products market reduced to $X in 2022, falling by -5.8% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a deep contraction. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Other Chemical Products Production in SADC

In value terms, other chemical products production shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Other Chemical Products Exports

Exports in SADC

In 2022, shipments abroad of other chemical products increased by 5.8% to X tons, rising for the fourth year in a row after three years of decline. In general, exports, however, showed a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 39% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, other chemical products exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a deep setback. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Namibia (X tons) and Swaziland (X tons) prevails in exports structure, together creating 98% of total exports. Botswana (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Namibia (with a CAGR of +20.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Swaziland ($X) remains the largest other chemical products supplier in SADC, comprising 70% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Namibia ($X), with a 29% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Swaziland totaled -15.4%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Namibia (+16.2% per year) and Botswana (+9.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, growing by 27% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 76%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 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 Swaziland ($X per ton), while Namibia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Botswana (+4.4%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Other Chemical Products Imports

Imports in SADC

In 2022, supplies from abroad of other chemical products decreased by -3.2% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, other chemical products imports dropped slightly to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of other chemical products imports in 2022 were Zambia (X tons), Namibia (X tons), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) and Angola (X tons), together resulting at 89% of total import. The following importers - Lesotho (X tons) and Zimbabwe (X tons) - each resulted at a 6.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Democratic Republic of the Congo (with a CAGR of +12.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Namibia ($X), Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X) and Zambia ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising 74% of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Namibia, with a CAGR of +14.0%, 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

In 2022, the import price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -1.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the import price increased by 4.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 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 Namibia ($X per ton), while Lesotho ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Namibia (+3.7%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform