Western Africa: Photo-Copying Apparatus Market 2024

Photo-Copying Apparatus Market Size in Western Africa

In 2022, the West African photo-copying apparatus market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year rising trend. In general, consumption continues to indicate a noticeable downturn. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Photo-Copying Apparatus Production in Western Africa

In value terms, photo-copying apparatus production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Photo-Copying Apparatus Exports

Exports in Western Africa

In 2022, approx. X units of photo-copying apparatus were exported in Western Africa; picking up by X% against the year before. In general, exports, however, saw a noticeable shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, photo-copying apparatus exports expanded notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Nigeria (X units) and Cote d'Ivoire (X units) prevails in exports structure, together comprising X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Ghana (X units), creating a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Sierra Leone (X units), Senegal (X units) and Niger (X units) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Sierra Leone (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X) remains the largest photo-copying apparatus supplier in Western Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Cote d'Ivoire ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Ghana, with a X% share.

In Nigeria, photo-copying apparatus exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Cote d'Ivoire (X% per year) and Ghana (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Western Africa amounted to $X per unit, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit, and then declined in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Ghana ($X per unit), while Niger ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ghana (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Photo-Copying Apparatus Imports

Imports in Western Africa

In 2022, overseas purchases of photo-copying apparatus decreased by X% to X units for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year rising trend. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

In value terms, photo-copying apparatus imports fell sharply to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Nigeria was the main importing country with an import of around X units, which recorded X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Ghana (X units), Cote d'Ivoire (X units) and Senegal (X units), together constituting a X% share of total imports. Guinea (X units), Burkina Faso (X units) and Mauritania (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Nigeria decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Guinea (X%), Senegal (X%), Burkina Faso (X%) and Mauritania (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Guinea emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Western Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Ghana experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Cote d'Ivoire (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Senegal and Guinea increased by X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X), Ghana ($X) and Cote d'Ivoire ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising X% of total imports. Senegal, Guinea, Mauritania and Burkina Faso lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Mauritania, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Western Africa stood at $X per unit in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a slight descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform