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

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

The Tanzanian market for non-soap washing and cleaning preparations shrank modestly to $X in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations in Tanzania

In value terms, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations production contracted slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by 26%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations

Exports from Tanzania

In 2022, exports of non-soap washing and cleaning preparations from Tanzania surged to X tons, with an increase of 26% compared with the previous year. Overall, exports posted a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 792%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 581%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Malawi (X tons) was the main destination for non-soap washing and cleaning preparations exports from Tanzania, accounting for a 66% share of total exports. Moreover, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations exports to Malawi exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Kenya (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons), with a 4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Malawi totaled +106.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kenya (+48.4% per year) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (+26.3% per year).

In value terms, Malawi ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-soap washing and cleaning preparations exports from Tanzania, comprising 69% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kenya ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Democratic Republic of the Congo, with a 5.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Malawi stood at +115.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kenya (+30.7% per year) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (+17.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for non-soap washing and cleaning preparations amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 2.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 27% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kenya ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Russia (+33.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations

Imports into Tanzania

In 2022, approx. X tons of non-soap washing and cleaning preparations were imported into Tanzania; remaining relatively unchanged against the year before. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% 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 +38.8% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 40%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations imports fell to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw mild growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 36%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Kenya (X tons) and South Africa (X tons) were the main suppliers of non-soap washing and cleaning preparations imports to Tanzania, together accounting for 71% of total imports. India, Egypt, Thailand, the United Arab Emirates, Pakistan, Qatar and Australia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 24%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Pakistan (with a CAGR of +47.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), Kenya ($X) and South Africa ($X) appeared to be the largest non-soap washing and cleaning preparations suppliers to Tanzania, with a combined 64% share of total imports. India, Egypt, Pakistan, Australia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Thailand lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 28%.

Among the main suppliers, Pakistan, with a CAGR of +50.8%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

The average import price for non-soap washing and cleaning preparations stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -11.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a pronounced slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 21% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 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 Australia ($X per ton), while the price for Thailand ($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 (+3.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform