Tanzania: Market for Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars Other Than For Toilet Use 2024

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

In 2022, the Tanzanian market for soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use decreased by -45.5% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, consumption, however, showed a remarkable increase. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined significantly in the following year.

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

Exports from Tanzania

In 2022, approx. X tons of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use were exported from Tanzania; picking up by 238% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports posted a significant increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a significant expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Kenya (X tons) was the main destination for exports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use from Tanzania, accounting for a 62% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use to Kenya exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons), fourfold. Malawi (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 8.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Kenya totaled +94.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Democratic Republic of the Congo (+86.5% per year) and Malawi (+45.9% per year).

In value terms, Kenya ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use exports from Tanzania, comprising 53% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Malawi, with a 9.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Kenya stood at +95.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Democratic Republic of the Congo (+108.4% per year) and Malawi (+40.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -24.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 18%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Burundi ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($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 Democratic Republic of the Congo (+11.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports into Tanzania

In 2022, purchases abroad of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use decreased by -16.1% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, imports, however, recorded prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 239%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, imports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use amounted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 237%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Kenya (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of soap in bars other than for toilet use to Tanzania, accounting for a 74% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use from Kenya exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), eightfold. Uganda (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 6.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Kenya stood at +19.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+21.3% per year) and Uganda (+11.5% per year).

In value terms, Kenya ($X) constituted the largest supplier of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use to Tanzania, comprising 89% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Uganda ($X), with a 5.3% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a 3.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Kenya amounted to +20.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Uganda (+11.5% per year) and China (+24.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use amounted to $X per ton, rising by 23% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, import price for soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use increased by +43.7% against 2020 indices. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Kenya ($X per ton), while the price for Singapore ($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 (+2.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform