SADC: Market for Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars For Toilet Use 2025

Market Size for Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars For Toilet Use in SADC

The SADC market for soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use was estimated at $X in 2022, surging by 2.1% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars For Toilet Use in SADC

In value terms, production of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -7.6% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 44% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production of growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars For Toilet Use

Exports in SADC

In 2022, shipments abroad of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 25%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use amounted to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 16% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons) was the largest exporter of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use, generating 69% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Zambia (X tons), creating a 26% share of total exports. Zimbabwe (X tons) and Tanzania (X tons) took a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to soap in bars for toilet use exports from South Africa stood at +1.6%. At the same time, Zambia (+52.0%) and Zimbabwe (+50.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Zambia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in SADC, with a CAGR of +52.0% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Tanzania (-12.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Zambia (+25 p.p.) and Zimbabwe (+2.7 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Tanzania (-7.1 p.p.) and South Africa (-12.2 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest soap in bars for toilet use supplier in SADC, comprising 82% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Zambia ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Zimbabwe, with a 1.4% share.

In South Africa, exports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use expanded at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Zambia (+44.8% per year) and Zimbabwe (+28.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 5.4% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a slight contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the export price increased by 20% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: 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 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tanzania (+2.1%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars For Toilet Use

Imports in SADC

In 2022, approx. X tons of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use were imported in SADC; reducing by -18.1% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 64%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use dropped to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 40%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

South Africa represented the key importing country with an import of around X tons, which amounted to 29% of total imports. Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) took a 13% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Zambia (12%), Tanzania (10%), Angola (8.4%) and Mozambique (5.5%). The following importers - Zimbabwe (X tons), Malawi (X tons), Namibia (X tons), Botswana (X tons), Swaziland (X tons), Mauritius (X tons) and Madagascar (X tons) - together made up 19% of total imports.

Imports into South Africa increased at an average annual rate of +8.2% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Swaziland (+11.8%), Malawi (+9.6%), Zambia (+6.6%), Botswana (+5.2%), Tanzania (+3.8%), Namibia (+3.1%), Democratic Republic of the Congo (+1.7%) and Mauritius (+1.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Swaziland emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in SADC, with a CAGR of +11.8% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Mozambique (-1.2%), Madagascar (-4.3%), Zimbabwe (-5.5%) and Angola (-12.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of South Africa, Zambia, Tanzania and Malawi increased by +15, +5.1, +2.7 and +2.1 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use in SADC, comprising 35% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X), with a 9.7% share of total imports. It was followed by Tanzania, with an 8.8% share.

In South Africa, imports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Democratic Republic of the Congo (+0.2% per year) and Tanzania (-0.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 4.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the import price increased by 13%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a 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 ($X per ton), while Swaziland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Madagascar (+5.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform