Africa: Market for Thiocarbamates, Dithiocarbamates, Thiuram Mono-, Di- or Tetrasulphides and Methionine 2024

Market Size for Thiocarbamates, Dithiocarbamates, Thiuram Mono-, Di- or Tetrasulphides and Methionine in Africa

In 2022, the African market for thiocarbamates, dithiocarbamates, thiuram mono-, di- or tetrasulphides and methionine increased by X% to $X, rising for the fourth consecutive year after three years of decline. The total consumption indicated measured growth 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, consumption increased by X% against 2018 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Thiocarbamates, Dithiocarbamates, Thiuram Mono-, Di- or Tetrasulphides and Methionine in Africa

In value terms, production of thiocarbamates, dithiocarbamates, thiuram mono-, di- or tetrasulphides and methionine rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a tangible expansion 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, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of reached the peak level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Thiocarbamates, Dithiocarbamates, Thiuram Mono-, Di- or Tetrasulphides and Methionine

Exports in Africa

In 2022, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of thiocarbamates, dithiocarbamates, thiuram mono-, di- or tetrasulphides and methionine, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

In value terms, exports of thiocarbamates, dithiocarbamates, thiuram mono-, di- or tetrasulphides and methionine stood at $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

South Africa dominates methionine structure, amounting to X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. Tunisia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from South Africa increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Tunisia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Tunisia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Tunisia increased by X percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest thio- and dithiocarbamates, thiuram mono-, di- or tetrasulphides and methionine supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tunisia ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa stood at X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a mild shrinkage. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Tunisia amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (X%).

Imports of Thiocarbamates, Dithiocarbamates, Thiuram Mono-, Di- or Tetrasulphides and Methionine

Imports in Africa

In 2022, overseas purchases of thiocarbamates, dithiocarbamates, thiuram mono-, di- or tetrasulphides and methionine decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. 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 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

In value terms, imports of thiocarbamates, dithiocarbamates, thiuram mono-, di- or tetrasulphides and methionine surged to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a noticeable 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 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) were the major importers of thiocarbamates, dithiocarbamates, thiuram mono-, di- or tetrasulphides and methionine in Africa, together resulting at near X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Algeria (X tons), Nigeria (X tons) and Morocco (X tons), together achieving an X% share of total imports. Tunisia (X tons) and Zimbabwe (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

In value terms, South Africa ($X), Egypt ($X) and Nigeria ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising X% of total imports. Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia and Zimbabwe lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Algeria, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 Africa amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Zimbabwe ($X per ton) and Tunisia ($X per ton), while Algeria ($X per ton) and South Africa ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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