SADC: Market for Scouring Pastes And Powders 2024

Market Size for Scouring Pastes And Powders in SADC

The SADC scouring pastes and powders market reached $X in 2021, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a pronounced contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the market value increased by 7.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Scouring Pastes And Powders in SADC

In value terms, scouring pastes and powders production amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a perceptible slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 8.6%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Scouring Pastes And Powders

Exports in SADC

In 2021, exports of scouring pastes and powders in SADC contracted to X tons, waning by -6.5% against 2020. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 533%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, scouring pastes and powders exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 249%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa (X tons) and Zimbabwe (X tons) dominates exports structure, together mixing up 95% of total exports. Mauritius (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Zimbabwe (with a CAGR of +25.7%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest scouring pastes and powders supplier in SADC, comprising 66% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Zimbabwe ($X), with a 29% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa amounted to +10.1%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Zimbabwe (+16.1% per year) and Mauritius (+7.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the export price increased by 35% against the previous year. 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 ($X per ton), while Zimbabwe ($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 (+7.8%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Scouring Pastes And Powders

Imports in SADC

In 2021, imports of scouring pastes and powders in SADC dropped significantly to X tons, reducing by -27.9% compared with 2020 figures. Over the period under review, imports recorded a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 34%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, scouring pastes and powders imports rose remarkably to $X in 2021. Overall, imports showed a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 24%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Tanzania (X tons), Mauritius (X tons) and Mozambique (X tons) represented roughly 69% of total imports in 2021. Zambia (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with an 8.4% share, followed by South Africa (6%) and Madagascar (5.4%). Zimbabwe (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Mozambique (with a CAGR of +18.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Mauritius ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported scouring pastes and powders in SADC, comprising 41% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mozambique ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Tanzania, with a 9.3% share.

In Mauritius, scouring pastes and powders imports expanded at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Mozambique (+20.4% per year) and Tanzania (-11.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 49% against the previous year. Import price indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Zambia (+4.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform