Western Africa: Market for Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) 2025

Market Size for Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in Western Africa

For the sixth consecutive year, the West African market for anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 4.1% to $X in 2021. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Production of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in Western Africa

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +69.6% against 2014 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

Exports of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports in Western Africa

In 2021, shipments abroad of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) increased by 127% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, exports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded temperate growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Nigeria (X tons) represented the largest exporter of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap), mixing up 54% of total exports. Niger (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Ghana (X tons). All these countries together held approx. 40% share of total exports. Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Niger (with a CAGR of +40.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X) emerged as the largest anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) supplier in Western Africa, comprising 64% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Niger ($X), with a 21% share of total exports. It was followed by Cote d'Ivoire, with a 7.6% share.

In Nigeria, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports expanded at an average annual rate of +11.9% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Niger (+28.7% per year) and Cote d'Ivoire (-11.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Western Africa stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 12% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the export price increased by 17%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Cote d'Ivoire ($X per ton), while Ghana ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Cote d'Ivoire (+0.4%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Anionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports in Western Africa

In 2021, imports of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) in Western Africa skyrocketed to X tons, rising by 38% on 2020. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 44%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, anionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable setback. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the three major importers of anionic surface-active agents (excluding soap), namely Cote d'Ivoire, Ghana and Nigeria, represented more than two-thirds of total import. It was distantly followed by Burkina Faso (X tons), achieving a 13% share of total imports. The following importers - Cabo Verde (X tons) and Senegal (X tons) - each resulted at a 4.2% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Cabo Verde (with a CAGR of +50.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Cote d'Ivoire ($X), Nigeria ($X) and Ghana ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, together accounting for 85% of total imports. These countries were followed by Burkina Faso, Senegal and Cabo Verde, which together accounted for a further 10%.

Cabo Verde, with a CAGR of +36.4%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Western Africa stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 10% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible setback. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Senegal ($X per ton), while Burkina Faso ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Senegal (+0.8%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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