ECOWAS: Women Swimwear Market 2025

Women Swimwear Market Size in ECOWAS

The ECOWAS women swimwear market fell modestly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a slight setback. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Women Swimwear Production in ECOWAS

In value terms, women swimwear production dropped modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a pronounced setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Women Swimwear Exports

Exports in ECOWAS

In 2022, the amount of womens swimwear (excluding of knitted or crocheted textiles) exported in ECOWAS shrank significantly to X units, dropping by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, women swimwear exports fell remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Senegal (X units) was the main exporter of womens swimwear (excluding of knitted or crocheted textiles), constituting X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Sierra Leone (X units), achieving a X% share of total exports. Ghana (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Senegal (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, Senegal ($X) emerged as the largest women swimwear supplier in ECOWAS, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Sierra Leone ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In Senegal, women swimwear exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Sierra Leone (X% per year) and Ghana (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in ECOWAS amounted to $X per unit, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. 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 Ghana ($X per unit), while Sierra Leone ($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 export price figures.

Women Swimwear Imports

Imports in ECOWAS

In 2022, imports of womens swimwear (excluding of knitted or crocheted textiles) in ECOWAS surged to X units, growing by X% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a perceptible descent. 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 units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, women swimwear imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Senegal (X units) was the largest importer of womens swimwear (excluding of knitted or crocheted textiles), making up X% of total imports. Guinea (X units) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Cote d'Ivoire (X%) and Liberia (X%). Ghana (X units), Cabo Verde (X units), Nigeria (X units), Benin (X units), Mali (X units), Niger (X units) and Burkina Faso (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Senegal increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Guinea (X%), Niger (X%), Liberia (X%), Cote d'Ivoire (X%) and Burkina Faso (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Guinea emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in ECOWAS, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Cabo Verde (X%), Mali (X%), Ghana (X%), Benin (X%) and Nigeria (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Senegal (X p.p.), Guinea (X p.p.), Cote d'Ivoire (X p.p.), Liberia (X p.p.) and Niger (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Ghana (X p.p.), Benin (X p.p.) and Nigeria (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Senegal ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported womens swimwear (excluding of knitted or crocheted textiles) in ECOWAS, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Cote d'Ivoire ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Guinea, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Senegal amounted to X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Cote d'Ivoire (X% per year) and Guinea (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in ECOWAS amounted to $X per unit, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform