Sudan: Market for Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations 2025

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

The Sudanese market for non-soap washing and cleaning preparations dropped slightly to $X in 2022, which is down by -2.1% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -5.4% against 2019 indices. Non-soap washing and cleaning preparations consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations in Sudan

In value terms, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -4.3% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 42% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations

Exports from Sudan

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of non-soap washing and cleaning preparations, when their volume decreased by -26.1% to X tons. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 1,221% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations exports reduced markedly to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a deep downturn. 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 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Ethiopia (X tons) was the main destination for non-soap washing and cleaning preparations exports from Sudan, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Ethiopia stood at -9.1%.

In value terms, Ethiopia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for non-soap washing and cleaning preparations exports from Sudan.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Ethiopia totaled -9.4%.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for non-soap washing and cleaning preparations stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -25.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a noticeable descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 29% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Slovakia amounted to +23.7% per year.

Imports of Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations

Imports into Sudan

In 2022, overseas purchases of non-soap washing and cleaning preparations decreased by -4% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, total imports indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% 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 +25.3% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 23%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations imports declined slightly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) were the main suppliers of non-soap washing and cleaning preparations imports to Sudan, together comprising 60% of total imports. Egypt, Oman, Turkey, Indonesia, Malaysia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, India, Uganda and Qatar lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 34%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (with a CAGR of +78.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), Egypt ($X) and Saudi Arabia ($X) appeared to be the largest non-soap washing and cleaning preparations suppliers to Sudan, together accounting for 71% of total imports. The United Arab Emirates, Oman, Indonesia, Turkey, India, Malaysia, Qatar, Uganda and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 23%.

Among the main suppliers, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, with a CAGR of +39.7%, 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 2022, the average import price for non-soap washing and cleaning preparations amounted to $X per ton, rising by 4% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 17%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while the price for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+8.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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