Western Africa: Market for Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) 2024

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

The West African market for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) reduced to $X in 2021, leveling off at the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded a noticeable descent. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

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

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production fell to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 19%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports in Western Africa

In 2021, shipments abroad of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) increased by 0.8% to X tons, rising for the fourth year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, exports saw a modest increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 100% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports fell to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, recorded a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 86%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the three major exporters of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap), namely Senegal, Mali and Ghana, represented more than two-thirds of total export. Togo (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Gambia (X tons) and Cote d'Ivoire (X tons). All these countries together took approx. 26% share of total exports. Nigeria (X tons) held a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Ghana (with a CAGR of +11.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Ghana ($X), Senegal ($X) and Mali ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, with a combined 67% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Cote d'Ivoire, Togo, Nigeria and Gambia, which together accounted for a further 33%.

Cote d'Ivoire, with a CAGR of +8.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -6.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the export price increased by 38%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2021, the export prices remained at a 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 ($X per ton), while Gambia ($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 (+5.1%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports in Western Africa

Non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports skyrocketed to X tons in 2021, increasing by 42% compared with 2020. Over the period under review, imports posted a pronounced increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports posted a strong increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Ghana (X tons), Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) and Nigeria (X tons) represented roughly 77% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Senegal (X tons), committing a 5.8% share of total imports. The following importers - Burkina Faso (X tons), Cabo Verde (X tons) and Togo (X tons) - together made up 8.6% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Burkina Faso (with a CAGR of +91.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Cote d'Ivoire ($X), Ghana ($X) and Nigeria ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, together comprising 81% of total imports. Senegal, Burkina Faso, Cabo Verde and Togo lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 10%.

Among the main importing countries, Burkina Faso, with a CAGR of +72.5%, 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 import price in Western Africa stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 19% against the previous year. Import price indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the import price increased by 116% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Nigeria (+21.8%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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