South Africa: Market for Scouring Pastes And Powders 2025

Market Size for Scouring Pastes And Powders in South Africa

The South African scouring pastes and powders market reached $X in 2021, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a mild descent. Scouring pastes and powders consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Scouring Pastes And Powders in South Africa

In value terms, scouring pastes and powders production expanded modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 14%. Scouring pastes and powders production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Scouring Pastes And Powders

Exports from South Africa

In 2021, the amount of scouring pastes and powders exported from South Africa reduced slightly to X tons, which is down by -3.5% against 2020. In general, exports, however, showed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 771%. The exports 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 skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 349%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Mozambique (X tons) was the main destination for scouring pastes and powders exports from South Africa, accounting for a 76% share of total exports. Moreover, scouring pastes and powders exports to Mozambique exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Botswana (X tons), eightfold. Namibia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 3.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Mozambique stood at +74.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Botswana (+5.5% per year) and Namibia (-0.5% per year).

In value terms, Mozambique ($X) remains the key foreign market for scouring pastes and powders exports from South Africa, comprising 70% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Botswana ($X), with a 9.3% share of total exports. It was followed by Namibia, with a 9.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Mozambique totaled +70.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Botswana (+2.6% per year) and Namibia (+2.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average scouring pastes and powders export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 41% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a mild reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 44% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Namibia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Zimbabwe ($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 Namibia (+2.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Scouring Pastes And Powders

Imports into South Africa

In 2021, approx. X tons of scouring pastes and powders were imported into South Africa; growing by 40% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 145%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, scouring pastes and powders imports fell modestly to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, showed a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 105%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Italy (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of scouring pastes and powders to South Africa, accounting for a 63% share of total imports. Moreover, scouring pastes and powders imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Thailand (X tons), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Italy stood at +41.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+13.0% per year) and Thailand (+57.9% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X), France ($X) and China ($X) constituted the largest scouring pastes and powders suppliers to South Africa, with a combined 67% share of total imports.

France, with a CAGR of +122.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of 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 2021, the average scouring pastes and powders import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -31.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average import price increased by 48%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+8.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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