South Africa: Market for Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars For Toilet Use 2024

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

The South African market for soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use stood at $X in 2022, picking up by 6% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

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

In value terms, production of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use rose remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 25%. Production of peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

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

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, shipments abroad of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use decreased by -4.6% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 29% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use rose rapidly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Zambia (X tons) was the main destination for exports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use from South Africa, accounting for a 26% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use to Zambia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Mozambique (X tons), twofold. Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Zambia stood at +8.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mozambique (-2.6% per year) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (+14.1% per year).

In value terms, Zambia ($X) remains the key foreign market for soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use exports from South Africa, comprising 26% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Botswana ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Mozambique, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Zambia amounted to +6.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Botswana (+5.3% per year) and Mozambique (-5.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 21%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Namibia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Swaziland ($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 (+8.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, approx. X tons of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use were imported into South Africa; waning by -5.1% compared with 2021. Overall, imports, however, showed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 44% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use amounted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% 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 +14.8% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 47% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at $X in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Spain (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use to South Africa, with a combined 83% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of +100.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use to South Africa, comprising 45% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with a 21% share of total imports. It was followed by the UK, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany totaled +12.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+82.1% per year) and the UK (+36.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use amounted to $X per ton, rising by 7.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs 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 supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (+8.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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