Western Africa: Nonwoven Fabric Market 2024

Nonwoven Fabric Market Size in Western Africa

The West African nonwoven fabric market soared to $X in 2023, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption enjoyed a prominent expansion. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Nonwoven Fabric Production in Western Africa

In value terms, nonwoven fabric production reduced remarkably to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a mild contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

Nonwoven Fabric Exports

Exports in Western Africa

In 2023, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of nonwoven fabrics, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. In general, exports recorded prominent growth. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, nonwoven fabric exports soared to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports recorded a buoyant increase. The level of export peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2023, Togo (X tons) and Gambia (X tons) represented the main exporters of nonwoven fabrics in Western Africa, together comprising X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Ghana (X tons) and Sierra Leone (X tons), together comprising a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Senegal (X tons), Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) and Mauritania (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Gambia (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Gambia ($X) emerged as the largest nonwoven fabric supplier in Western Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Sierra Leone ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Togo, with an X% share.

In Gambia, nonwoven fabric exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Sierra Leone (X% per year) and Togo (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, 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 Sierra Leone ($X per ton), while Ghana ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Gambia (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Nonwoven Fabric Imports

Imports in Western Africa

In 2023, approx. X tons of nonwoven fabrics were imported in Western Africa; rising by X% against 2022 figures. In general, imports saw a remarkable increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, nonwoven fabric imports surged to $X in 2023. Overall, imports posted a buoyant expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Nigeria represented the major importer of nonwoven fabrics in Western Africa, with the volume of imports resulting at X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2023. Ghana (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Cote d'Ivoire (X%). Togo (X tons), Guinea (X tons) and Senegal (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

Imports into Nigeria increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Togo (X%), Guinea (X%), Cote d'Ivoire (X%), Ghana (X%) and Senegal (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Togo emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Western Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. While the share of Ghana (X p.p.), Togo (X p.p.), Guinea (X p.p.) and Cote d'Ivoire (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2023, the share of Nigeria (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported nonwoven fabrics in Western Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Ghana ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Togo, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Nigeria totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Ghana (X% per year) and Togo (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Togo ($X per ton), while Senegal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Cote d'Ivoire (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform