Chemicals and Materials

This study presents some of the predictions that Frost & Sullivan believes will shape, grow, and have high relevance within the African chemicals industry for 2017 to 2019, specifically within sub-Saharan Africa. Key African trends are discussed, including digitisation and convergence, smart agriculture, LNG beneficiation, Internet of Things (IoT),...

The phytochemicals market for personal care in sub-Saharan Africa was worth $300 million in 2016 and will see a relatively fast growth (CAGR of 5.5%) over the next five years. This study is designed to provide a road-map for translating strategy into specific, meaningful tactics; which are based on insights that have been collected through on-the-g...

23 Mar 2017  |  Africa  |  Market Research

Decorative Paints and Coatings Market for Kenya and Tanzania, Forecast to 2020

Construction Boom and Changing Policies are Driving Market Growth

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The Kenyan and Tanzanian decorative paints and coatings market was worth a combined value of $138.7 million in 2015 and is expected to show promising growth (CAGR of 6%–7%) over the next 5 years. This is due to the significant growth in population and the middle class, government policies that support the development of infrastructure, growing ur...

The petroleum value chain in South Africa is quite complex and is made up of many capital-intensive processes that often require costly infrastructure. Strategic management and appropriate infrastructure is vital to ensure an optimal flow throughout the petroleum supply chain. The challenge for petroleum companies is to maintain a balance between t...

19 Jan 2017  |  Africa  |  Market Research

The Mining Explosives Market in South Africa for Coal, Iron Ore, Gold and PGMs, Forecast to 2020

Cost Containment Drives Product Innovation

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The South African mining explosives market for coal, iron ore, PGMs, and gold was worth $530.7 million in 2015 and its growth will be limited (CAGR of 1.2%) over the next five years. This is due to the global oversupply of metals and minerals and low commodity prices that are hindering the growth of explosives in the local mining sector. Mining of ...

The South African construction chemicals market can be described as mature and is expected to experience slow growth over the forecast period of the study. The market is highly competitive with a number of well-established local and international participants. The growth in the public sectors capital expenditure plan is likely to facilitate demand...

08 Jul 2015  |  Africa  |  Market Research

Strategic Analysis of the Mining Chemicals and Explosives Markets in Sub-Saharan Africa

Central Africa Drives the Mining Chemicals Market

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The African mining industry is experiencing enormous growth, especially in Central and East Africa. This has created rapidly-growing demand for explosives and specialty chemicals that are used in the minerals mining industry. This research service provides an overview of the mining explosives and specialty chemicals markets in Sub-Saharan Africa an...

Africa is a rapidly growing market for products globally, and the chemicals industry is expected to significantly benefit from this growth, especially the construction chemical paints and coatings and industrial adhesives sectors. The spurt in growth is the result of rapid urbanisation, a growing middle class, and rising consumer spending. This stu...