ECOWAS: Cushion Cover Market 2025

Cushion Cover Market Size in ECOWAS

In 2021, the ECOWAS cushion cover market decreased by -6.8% to $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

Cushion Cover Production in ECOWAS

In value terms, cushion cover production fell rapidly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 95%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X, and then fell markedly in the following year.

Cushion Cover Exports

Exports in ECOWAS

In 2021, exports of furnishing articles for car seats in ECOWAS surged to X tons, growing by 116% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a abrupt setback. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cushion cover exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, saw a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 154% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Togo was the major exporter of furnishing articles for car seats in ECOWAS, with the volume of exports accounting for X tons, which was near 63% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), creating a 21% share of total exports. The following exporters - Mali (X tons), Senegal (X tons) and Nigeria (X tons) - together made up 9.7% of total exports.

Togo was also the fastest-growing in terms of the furnishing articles for car seats exports, with a CAGR of +36.9% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Cote d'Ivoire (+14.7%) and Nigeria (+9.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Mali (-2.7%) and Senegal (-36.5%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Togo (+61 p.p.), Cote d'Ivoire (+19 p.p.), Nigeria (+2 p.p.) and Mali (+1.7 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Senegal (-83.6 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Togo ($X) remains the largest cushion cover supplier in ECOWAS, comprising 43% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Cote d'Ivoire ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Nigeria, with a 10% share.

In Togo, cushion cover exports increased at an average annual rate of +22.5% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Cote d'Ivoire (+6.0% per year) and Nigeria (+16.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in ECOWAS stood at $X per ton in 2021, waning by -12.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a mild downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 60%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Senegal (+7.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cushion Cover Imports

Imports in ECOWAS

In 2021, imports of furnishing articles for car seats in ECOWAS soared to X tons, growing by 100% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports saw prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 132%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cushion cover imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 101%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Nigeria represented the largest importing country with an import of about X tons, which recorded 52% of total imports. Benin (X tons) held a 20% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Senegal (13%) and Ghana (7.3%). The following importers - Togo (X tons) and Sierra Leone (X tons) - each reached a 3.9% share of total imports.

Imports into Nigeria increased at an average annual rate of +29.8% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Togo (+45.9%), Senegal (+43.5%), Sierra Leone (+42.0%), Benin (+23.7%) and Ghana (+1.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Togo emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in ECOWAS, with a CAGR of +45.9% from 2012-2021. Nigeria (+37 p.p.), Senegal (+12 p.p.), Benin (+11 p.p.), Togo (+1.7 p.p.) and Sierra Leone (+1.7 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Ghana saw its share reduced by -11.9% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported furnishing articles for car seats in ECOWAS, comprising 55% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Ghana ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Senegal, with a 12% share.

In Nigeria, cushion cover imports expanded at an average annual rate of +31.3% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Ghana (+5.1% per year) and Senegal (+40.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in ECOWAS amounted to $X per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 35%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2021, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Ghana ($X per ton), while Benin ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ghana (+3.6%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform