Western Africa: Market for Organic Surface Active Agents And Washing Preparations 2025

Market Size for Organic Surface Active Agents And Washing Preparations in Western Africa

The West African market for organic surface active agents and washing preparations expanded modestly to $X in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a perceptible decrease. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Organic Surface Active Agents And Washing Preparations in Western Africa

In value terms, production of organic surface active agents and washing preparations totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Organic Surface Active Agents And Washing Preparations

Exports in Western Africa

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of organic surface active agents and washing preparations, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a measured increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then dropped notably in the following year.

In value terms, exports of organic surface active agents and washing preparations fell significantly to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Ghana (X tons) and Senegal (X tons) were the main exporters of organic surface active agents and washing preparations in Western Africa, together comprising X% of total exports. Nigeria (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Cote d'Ivoire (X%). The following exporters - Togo (X tons) and Niger (X tons) - each reached a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Ghana (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Senegal ($X), Ghana ($X) and Nigeria ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total exports.

Ghana, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 2022, the export price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Cote d'Ivoire ($X per ton), while Togo ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Senegal (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Organic Surface Active Agents And Washing Preparations

Imports in Western Africa

In 2022, overseas purchases of organic surface active agents and washing preparations increased by X% to X tons, rising for the sixth consecutive year after three years of decline. Total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of organic surface active agents and washing preparations fell modestly to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Ghana was the largest importing country with an import of about X tons, which accounted for X% of total imports. Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Mauritania (X%), Nigeria (X%), Guinea (X%), Burkina Faso (X%), Togo (X%), Gambia (X%) and Mali (X%).

Imports into Ghana increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Guinea (X%), Cote d'Ivoire (X%), Gambia (X%), Mauritania (X%), Burkina Faso (X%) and Mali (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Guinea emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Western Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Nigeria (X%) and Togo (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Cote d'Ivoire (X p.p.), Ghana (X p.p.), Guinea (X p.p.), Mauritania (X p.p.), Gambia (X p.p.) and Burkina Faso (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Togo (X p.p.) and Nigeria (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest organic surface active agent and washing preparation importing markets in Western Africa were Ghana ($X), Cote d'Ivoire ($X) and Nigeria ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. Guinea, Mali, Gambia, Mauritania, Togo and Burkina Faso lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Guinea, with a CAGR of X%, 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

In 2022, the import price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a perceptible slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Cote d'Ivoire ($X per ton), while Burkina Faso ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Togo (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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