South Africa: Market for Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) 2024

Market Size for Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in South Africa

The South African market for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) soared to $X in 2021, rising by 39% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports from South Africa

In 2021, after five years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap), when their volume increased by 64% to X tons. Overall, exports showed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 138% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a moderate increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 119% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Nigeria (X tons), Uganda (X tons) and Botswana (X tons) were the main destinations of non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from South Africa, with a combined 44% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Mozambique, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Tanzania, which together accounted for a further 47%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Mozambique (with a CAGR of +48.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exported from South Africa were Nigeria ($X), Mozambique ($X) and Zimbabwe ($X), together accounting for 54% of total exports.

Mozambique, with a CAGR of +54.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a slight reduction. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Nigeria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Botswana ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Mozambique (+3.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports into South Africa

Non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports into South Africa soared to X tons in 2021, jumping by 35% on 2020 figures. Overall, total imports indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +62.9% against 2018 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Singapore (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main suppliers of non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports to South Africa, with a combined 32% share of total imports. Thailand, the Netherlands, Malaysia, Taiwan (Chinese), Russia, China, India, Italy, Belgium and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 55%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of +38.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the United States ($X) and Singapore ($X) were the largest non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) suppliers to South Africa, with a combined 37% share of total imports. The Netherlands, Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan (Chinese), Italy, China, India, Russia, Belgium and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 51%.

Among the main suppliers, China, with a CAGR of +38.7%, 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 2021, the average import price for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) amounted to $X per ton, surging by 4.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a slight descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 11%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+3.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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