South Africa: Market for Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations 2024

Market Size for Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations in South Africa

In 2021, the South African market for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations decreased by -3.8% to $X, falling for the third consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, the total consumption indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -4.7% against 2018 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Production of Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations in South Africa

In value terms, production of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -1.1% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 27% against the previous year. Production of peaked at $X in 2018; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Exports of Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations

Exports from South Africa

In 2021, exports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations from South Africa rose sharply to X tons, growing by 13% compared with 2020 figures. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +65.8% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations soared to $X in 2021. Overall, total exports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +89.1% against 2016 indices. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Mozambique (X tons), Zimbabwe (X tons) and Namibia (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations from South Africa, together accounting for 77% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Zimbabwe (with a CAGR of +15.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations exported from South Africa were Zimbabwe ($X), Mozambique ($X) and Namibia ($X), together accounting for 64% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Zimbabwe, with a CAGR of +13.3%, saw 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 non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations stood at $X per ton in 2021, jumping by 22% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a mild setback. 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 stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Namibia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Swaziland ($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 (+1.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations

Imports into South Africa

In 2021, supplies from abroad of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations increased by 2.8% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after four years of decline. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 88%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% 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 +26.1% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 51%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), China (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations to South Africa, with a combined 37% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Italy (with a CAGR of +20.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the United States ($X) and Italy ($X) appeared to be the largest non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations suppliers to South Africa, together comprising 38% of total imports. The UK, the Netherlands, China, France, Poland, India, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 44%.

Among the main suppliers, India, with a CAGR of +15.2%, saw 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-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 14% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 17%. The import price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Vietnam ($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 (+6.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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