ECOWAS: Cinematographic Camera Market 2025

Cinematographic Camera Market Size in ECOWAS

The ECOWAS cinematographic camera market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, rising by 52% against the previous year. Overall, consumption posted slight growth. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Cinematographic Camera Production in ECOWAS

In value terms, cinematographic camera production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 5.8%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Cinematographic Camera Exports

Exports in ECOWAS

In 2022, the amount of cinematographic cameras for film exported in ECOWAS declined dramatically to X units, waning by -89.4% against the year before. In general, exports faced a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 655% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cinematographic camera exports dropped rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports faced a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 590% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Nigeria (X units) represented the key exporter of cinematographic cameras for film, mixing up 63% of total exports. Mali (X units) held a 25% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Ghana (13%).

Nigeria was also the fastest-growing in terms of the cinematographic cameras for film exports, with a CAGR of -12.9% from 2012 to 2022. Ghana (-12.9%) and Mali (-24.5%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Mali (+25 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Ghana and Nigeria saw its share reduced by -3.5% and -17.5% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X) emerged as the largest cinematographic camera supplier in ECOWAS, comprising 56% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mali ($X), with a 17% share of total exports.

In Nigeria, cinematographic camera exports decreased by an average annual rate of -14.3% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mali (-40.4% per year) and Ghana (-20.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in ECOWAS amounted to $X per unit, with an increase of 375% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a abrupt curtailment. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Nigeria ($X per unit), while Ghana ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Nigeria (-1.5%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Cinematographic Camera Imports

Imports in ECOWAS

In 2022, approx. X units of cinematographic cameras for film were imported in ECOWAS; picking up by 139% on 2021. In general, imports recorded a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 193%. The volume of import peaked at X units in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cinematographic camera imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 159%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Senegal (X units) and Togo (X units) represented the key importers of cinematographic cameras for film in 2022, accounting for approx. 40% and 29% of total imports, respectively. Niger (X units) took a 7.6% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Cabo Verde (6.1%) and Guinea (6%). The following importers - Mali (X units) and Cote d'Ivoire (X units) - each accounted for a 5.4% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Togo (with a CAGR of +37.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest cinematographic camera importing markets in ECOWAS were Togo ($X), Senegal ($X) and Niger ($X), together accounting for 76% of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Togo, with a CAGR of +46.0%, saw 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

In 2022, the import price in ECOWAS amounted to $X per unit, shrinking by -6.1% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 54%. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 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 Niger ($X per unit), while Cabo Verde ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mali (+9.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform