The Nigeria sponge and scouring pads market was valued at US$ 148.3 Million in 2018, according to Nigeria Sponge And Scouring Pads Market Report, by Material (Steel and Polymer), by Product Type (Light Duty, Heavy Duty, and Medium Duty), by End User (Residential and Commercial), and by Distribution Channel (Hypermarkets & Supermarkets, Convenience Stores, Online Channel, and Others (Departmental Stores, Specialty Stores, and Others)), published by Coherent Market Insights.
Definition of Market/Industry:
Sponge & scouring pads are essential accessories for cleaning purposes in residential as well as commercial end users. On the basis of product type, market is segmented into light duty, medium duty, and heavy duty and on the basis of materials used, market is segmented into steel and polymer. Increasing awareness about cleanliness and hygiene in Nigeria is expected to boost growth of sponge & scouring pads market over the forecast period.
For instance, in the report titled ‘An Assessment of Food Safety Needs of Restaurants in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria’ published by International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health in 2013, a food safety survey was conducted with 145 head chefs and catering managers of restaurants in Owerri, Nigeria. According to the survey, 92% of respondents reported that they clean and sanitize food equipment, as uncleaned utensils and unhygienic cooking environment can lead to food-borne illness. Therefore, rising awareness about hygiene is expected to fuel demand for cleaning products such as sponge and scouring pads in Nigeria over the forecast period.
Statistics:
The Nigeria Sponge And Scouring Pads Market was valued at US$ 148.3 Mn in 2018, and is expected to reach US$ 214.2 Mn by the end of 2027, exhibiting a CAGR of 4.2% during the forecast period (2019-2027).
Drivers:
In Nigeria, travel and tourism industry is growing at a faster pace, which in turn is expected to fuel growth of the Nigeria Sponge And Scouring Pads Market over the forecast period. Large number of tourist attractions in the country, in turn, is expected to boost growth of tourism sector in Nigeria. Moreover, increasing number of tourists in Nigeria is expected to increase the number of food service restaurants, hotels, and resorts in the country, which is expected to result in rising demand for sponge and scouring pads.