Africa: Market for Organo-Sulphur Compounds other than Thiocarbamates, Dithiocarbamates, Thiuram Sulphides and Methionine 2024

Market Size for Organo-Sulphur Compounds other than Thiocarbamates, Dithiocarbamates, Thiuram Sulphides and Methionine in Africa

The African market for organo-sulphur compounds other than thiocarbamates, dithiocarbamates, thiuram sulphides and methionine amounted to $X in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Organo-Sulphur Compounds other than Thiocarbamates, Dithiocarbamates, Thiuram Sulphides and Methionine in Africa

In value terms, production of organo-sulphur compounds other than thiocarbamates, dithiocarbamates, thiuram sulphides and methionine shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated noticeable 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, production increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Organo-Sulphur Compounds other than Thiocarbamates, Dithiocarbamates, Thiuram Sulphides and Methionine

Exports in Africa

For the third year in a row, Africa recorded growth in shipments abroad of organo-sulphur compounds other than thiocarbamates, dithiocarbamates, thiuram sulphides and methionine, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Total exports indicated moderate growth 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, exports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of organo-sulphur compounds other than thiocarbamates, dithiocarbamates, thiuram sulphides and methionine soared to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a noticeable 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, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

South Africa prevails in methionine structure, finishing at X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Namibia (X tons), achieving a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to organo-sulphur compounds other than thiocarbamates, dithiocarbamates, thiuram sulphides and methionine exports from South Africa stood at X%. At the same time, Namibia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Namibia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Namibia (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while South Africa saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest organo-sulphur compounds other than thiocarbamates, dithiocarbamates, thiuram sulphides and methionine supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Namibia ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In South Africa, exports of organo-sulphur compounds other than thiocarbamates, dithiocarbamates, thiuram sulphides and methionine increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2013; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Namibia 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 Organo-Sulphur Compounds other than Thiocarbamates, Dithiocarbamates, Thiuram Sulphides and Methionine

Imports in Africa

In 2022, supplies from abroad of organo-sulphur compounds other than thiocarbamates, dithiocarbamates, thiuram sulphides and methionine increased by X% to X tons, rising for the fifth consecutive year after two years of decline. Total imports indicated strong growth 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 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 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 organo-sulphur compounds other than thiocarbamates, dithiocarbamates, thiuram sulphides and methionine skyrocketed to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of imports of organo-sulphur compounds other than thiocarbamates, dithiocarbamates, thiuram sulphides and methionine in 2022 were Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons), South Africa (X tons), Morocco (X tons) and Zimbabwe (X tons), together resulting at X% of total import. Tunisia (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Zambia (X%) and Algeria (X%).

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Tunisia (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported organo-sulphur compounds other than thiocarbamates, dithiocarbamates, thiuram sulphides and methionine in Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Morocco, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa stood at X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Democratic Republic of the Congo (X% per year) and Morocco (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 South Africa ($X per ton), while Zambia ($X per ton) was 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 mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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