South Africa: Market for Organic Surface Active Agents And Washing Preparations 2025

Market Size for Organic Surface Active Agents And Washing Preparations in South Africa

In 2022, the South African market for organic surface active agents and washing preparations increased by X% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Organic Surface Active Agents And Washing Preparations in South Africa

In value terms, production of organic surface active agents and washing preparations declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a slight shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production of attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Organic Surface Active Agents And Washing Preparations

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of organic surface active agents and washing preparations, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, exports of organic surface active agents and washing preparations shrank to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then declined in the following year.

Exports by Country

Mozambique (X tons) was the main destination for exports of organic surface active agents and washing preparations from South Africa, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of organic surface active agents and washing preparations to Mozambique exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Zimbabwe (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Botswana (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Mozambique amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Zimbabwe (X% per year) and Botswana (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for organic surface active agent and washing preparation exported from South Africa were Mozambique ($X), Zimbabwe ($X) and Botswana ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. Namibia, Zambia, Lesotho, Malawi and Swaziland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, Malawi, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for organic surface active agents and washing preparations stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Zimbabwe ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mozambique ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Swaziland (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Organic Surface Active Agents And Washing Preparations

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was decline in overseas purchases of organic surface active agents and washing preparations, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of organic surface active agents and washing preparations reduced slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of organic surface active agents and washing preparations to South Africa, with a combined X% share of total imports. Italy, the UK, Singapore, Poland, the Netherlands, India, Thailand, Taiwan (Chinese), France and Malaysia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, Germany ($X), the United States ($X) and China ($X) constituted the largest organic surface active agent and washing preparation suppliers to South Africa, together accounting for X% of total imports. Italy, the UK, the Netherlands, Singapore, France, India, Poland, Taiwan (Chinese), Thailand and Malaysia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Taiwan (Chinese), with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for organic surface active agents and washing preparations amounted to $X per ton, almost unchanged from the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malaysia (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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