Tanzania: Market for Hypochlorites, Commercial Calcium Hypochlorite, Chlorites And Hypobromites 2024

Market Size for Hypochlorites, Commercial Calcium Hypochlorite, Chlorites And Hypobromites in Tanzania

In 2022, the Tanzanian hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites market decreased by -15.2% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Overall, consumption showed a noticeable descent. Hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Hypochlorites, Commercial Calcium Hypochlorite, Chlorites And Hypobromites

Exports from Tanzania

In 2022, shipments abroad of hypochlorites, commercial calcium hypochlorite, chlorites and hypobromites was finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. In general, exports, however, showed a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 306% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 254%. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) was the main destination for hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites exports from Tanzania, accounting for a 99% share of total exports. It was followed by Rwanda (X kg), with a 1% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Democratic Republic of the Congo was relatively modest.

In value terms, Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X) remains the key foreign market for hypochlorites, commercial calcium hypochlorite, chlorites and hypobromites exports from Tanzania, comprising 99% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Rwanda ($X), with a 0.8% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Democratic Republic of the Congo was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 2.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average export price increased by 51%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Rwanda stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Burundi (+15.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Hypochlorites, Commercial Calcium Hypochlorite, Chlorites And Hypobromites

Imports into Tanzania

In 2022, purchases abroad of hypochlorites, commercial calcium hypochlorite, chlorites and hypobromites decreased by -16.6% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, imports saw a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 75%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites imports dropped to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a perceptible decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 65% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, India (X tons) constituted the largest hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites supplier to Tanzania, with a 84% share of total imports. Moreover, hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites imports from India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Kenya (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by China (X tons), with a 2.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from India was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Kenya (+7.5% per year) and China (-11.5% per year).

In value terms, India ($X) constituted the largest supplier of hypochlorites, commercial calcium hypochlorite, chlorites and hypobromites to Tanzania, comprising 86% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kenya ($X), with a 10% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a 2.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from India totaled +2.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Kenya (+13.6% per year) and China (-6.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 2.6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 20%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average import prices remained 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 South Africa ($X per ton), while the price for Kenya ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+6.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform