South Africa: Market for Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations 2025

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

In 2022, the South African market for non-soap washing and cleaning preparations was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Non-soap washing and cleaning preparations consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

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

In value terms, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output 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. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 16%. Non-soap washing and cleaning preparations production peaked at $X in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Exports of Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, overseas shipments of non-soap washing and cleaning preparations decreased by -6.1% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% 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 +65.0% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 23%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations exports dropped to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% 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 +58.1% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 35%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then dropped in the following year.

Exports by Country

Mozambique (X tons) was the main destination for non-soap washing and cleaning preparations exports from South Africa, with a 36% share of total exports. Moreover, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations exports to Mozambique exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Zimbabwe (X tons), twofold. Botswana (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Mozambique amounted to +13.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Zimbabwe (+5.6% per year) and Botswana (+0.6% per year).

In value terms, Mozambique ($X), Zimbabwe ($X) and Namibia ($X) constituted the largest markets for non-soap washing and cleaning preparations exported from South Africa worldwide, with a combined 57% share of total exports. Botswana, Zambia, Lesotho, Swaziland and Malawi lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 31%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Malawi, with a CAGR of +9.9%, 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 washing and cleaning preparations stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -5.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 9.1% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Lesotho ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mozambique ($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 (+5.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, approx. X tons of non-soap washing and cleaning preparations were imported into South Africa; with an increase of 9.4% on the previous year. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% 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 +25.0% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 57%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations imports rose remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% 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 +30.6% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 41%. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest non-soap washing and cleaning preparations supplier to South Africa, accounting for a 24% share of total imports. Moreover, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Portugal (X tons), threefold. Brazil (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 8.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled +13.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Portugal (+33.1% per year) and Brazil (+10.4% per year).

In value terms, the largest non-soap washing and cleaning preparations suppliers to South Africa were China ($X), Germany ($X) and the United States ($X), together comprising 37% of total imports. The UK, Italy, Poland, France, India, the Netherlands, Singapore, Thailand, Portugal and Brazil lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 42%.

Portugal, with a CAGR of +31.5%, recorded 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 non-soap washing and cleaning preparations amounted to $X per ton, stabilizing at the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 11% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+2.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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