Sudan: Market for Organic Surface-Active Products For Washing The Skin 2025

Market Size for Organic Surface-Active Products For Washing The Skin in Sudan

The Sudanese skin organic surface-active products market rose rapidly to $X in 2022, growing by 13% against the previous year. Overall, consumption posted buoyant growth. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Organic Surface-Active Products For Washing The Skin in Sudan

In value terms, skin organic surface-active products production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by 72%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Organic Surface-Active Products For Washing The Skin

Exports from Sudan

In 2022, shipments abroad of organic surface-active products for washing the skin increased by 15% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year declining trend. In general, exports saw significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 524% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, skin organic surface-active products exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 717% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Ethiopia (X tons) was the main destination for skin organic surface-active products exports from Sudan, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Ethiopia totaled +28.8%.

In value terms, Ethiopia ($X) also remains the key foreign market for organic surface-active products for washing the skin exports from Sudan.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Ethiopia stood at +45.6%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average skin organic surface-active products export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 25% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 39% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Ethiopia.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Ethiopia amounted to +13.0% per year.

Imports of Organic Surface-Active Products For Washing The Skin

Imports into Sudan

After two years of decline, overseas purchases of organic surface-active products for washing the skin increased by 28% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a moderate increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 189% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, skin organic surface-active products imports expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports posted a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 162%. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of skin organic surface-active products to Sudan, accounting for a 45% share of total imports. Moreover, skin organic surface-active products imports from the United Arab Emirates exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Egypt (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Turkey (X tons), with a 7.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United Arab Emirates stood at +14.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (+17.0% per year) and Turkey (+25.4% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of organic surface-active products for washing the skin to Sudan, comprising 46% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Egypt ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Bahrain, with an 8.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United Arab Emirates totaled +16.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (+15.8% per year) and Bahrain (-1.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average skin organic surface-active products import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -10.4% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, skin organic surface-active products import price increased by +33.4% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 59%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat 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 Poland ($X per ton), while the price for Uganda ($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 (+11.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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