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

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

In 2021, the Sudanese market for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations increased by 41% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, the total consumption indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +83.4% against 2019 indices. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

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

Exports from Sudan

In 2021, shipments abroad of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations increased by 27% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, exports, however, showed a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 1,221% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, saw a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 1,607%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X tons), Uzbekistan (X tons) and Ethiopia (X kg) were the main destinations of exports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations from Sudan, together comprising 5.1% 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 Turkey (with a CAGR of 0.0%), 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 Sudan were Turkey ($X), Uzbekistan ($X) and Ethiopia ($X), with a combined 12% share of total exports.

Turkey, with a CAGR of 0.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of 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 non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a modest increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 29%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average 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 Turkey ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($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 Ethiopia (+8.9%).

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

Imports into Sudan

In 2021, purchases abroad of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations increased by 43% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, imports posted measured growth. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations soared to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% 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 +80.8% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 43% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Saudi Arabia (X tons) constituted the largest non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations supplier to Sudan, accounting for a 21% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations from Saudi Arabia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), with a 6.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Saudi Arabia totaled +22.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-9.8% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-6.8% per year).

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X), China ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X) appeared to be the largest non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations suppliers to Sudan, with a combined 42% share of total imports. Egypt, Oman, Turkey, Uganda and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 13%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Turkey, with a CAGR of +60.3%, recorded 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, dropping by -2.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 33%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Uganda ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uganda (+9.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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