South Africa: Market for Shampoos, Hair Lacquers And Other Preparations 2025

Market Size for Shampoos, Hair Lacquers And Other Preparations in South Africa

The South African market for shampoos, hair lacquers and other preparations stood at $X in 2022, surging by 3.1% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Shampoos, Hair Lacquers And Other Preparations in South Africa

In value terms, production of shampoos, hair lacquers and other preparations stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production of growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Shampoos, Hair Lacquers And Other Preparations

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, exports of shampoos, hair lacquers and other preparations from South Africa totaled X tons, remaining constant against the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, saw a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 17%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of shampoos, hair lacquers and other preparations expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a noticeable curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 22% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons), Namibia (X tons) and Botswana (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of shampoos, hair lacquers and other preparations from South Africa, with a combined 30% share of total exports. Mozambique, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Angola, Lesotho, France, Kenya, Swaziland and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 49%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +30.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Namibia ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Botswana ($X) constituted the largest markets for shampoo, hair lacquer and other preparations exported from South Africa worldwide, together comprising 32% of total exports. Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Tanzania, Lesotho, the Netherlands, Kenya, Angola, Swaziland and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 48%.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +35.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

The average export price for shampoos, hair lacquers and other preparations stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 6.5% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by 44% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($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 Botswana (+10.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Shampoos, Hair Lacquers And Other Preparations

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, imports of shampoos, hair lacquers and other preparations into South Africa skyrocketed to X tons, jumping by 16% against the previous year. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of shampoos, hair lacquers and other preparations rose rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a slight shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

France (X tons), Italy (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of shampoos, hair lacquers and other preparations to South Africa, with a combined 50% share of total imports. The United States, Morocco, Spain, Germany, Poland, the UK, Belgium, Turkey, Canada and Saudi Arabia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 42%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Morocco (with a CAGR of +143.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), the United States ($X) and Italy ($X) were the largest shampoo, hair lacquer and other preparations suppliers to South Africa, with a combined 52% share of total imports. Germany, China, the UK, Belgium, Spain, Poland, Canada, Morocco, Turkey and Saudi Arabia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 35%.

Morocco, with a CAGR of +96.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 shampoos, hair lacquers and other preparations amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -5.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a mild decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 15%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Canada ($X per ton), while the price for Morocco ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (+7.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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