Sudan: Market for Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars Other Than For Toilet Use 2025

Market Size for Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars Other Than For Toilet Use in Sudan

The Sudanese market for soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use shrank sharply to $X in 2022, dropping by -40.1% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption saw a drastic downturn. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

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

Exports from Sudan

Exports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use from Sudan totaled X tons in 2022, almost unchanged from the year before. In general, exports recorded a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 102%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use totaled $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 65%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Ethiopia (X tons) was the main destination for exports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use from Sudan, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Ethiopia totaled -16.6%.

In value terms, Ethiopia ($X) also remains the key foreign market for soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use exports from Sudan.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Ethiopia totaled -16.1%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 60% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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 +0.6% per year.

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

Imports into Sudan

Imports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use into Sudan declined notably to X tons in 2022, waning by -39.5% compared with 2021 figures. In general, imports showed a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 552%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use declined markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 671% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Egypt (X tons), Uganda (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use to Sudan, with a combined 64% share of total imports. China, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Thailand lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 25%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Thailand (with a CAGR of +28.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) constituted the largest supplier of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use to Sudan, comprising 36% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Egypt amounted to -4.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+19.5% per year) and China (+22.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use stood at $X per ton in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 85% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped 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 Thailand ($X per ton), while the price for Uganda ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Jordan (+8.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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