Ghana: Cushion Cover Market 2025

Cushion Cover Market Size in Ghana

In 2021, after three years of growth, there was decline in the Ghanian cushion cover market, when its value decreased by -1.9% to $X. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +105.7% against 2017 indices. Cushion cover consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Cushion Cover Production in Ghana

In value terms, cushion cover production declined significantly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a tangible expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 488%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then reduced notably in the following year.

Cushion Cover Exports

Exports from Ghana

In 2021, shipments abroad of furnishing articles for car seats decreased by -35.5% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, exports recorded a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 65% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cushion cover exports amounted to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 173%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Kenya (X kg), the United States (X kg) and the United Arab Emirates (X kg) were the main destinations of cushion cover exports from Ghana, with a combined 70% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, South Africa and South Korea, which together accounted for a further 9.4%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by South Africa (with a CAGR of +736.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for cushion cover exported from Ghana worldwide, together comprising 89% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +244.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average cushion cover export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 69% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a buoyant expansion. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kenya ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Cameroon (+10.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Cushion Cover Imports

Imports into Ghana

In 2021, overseas purchases of furnishing articles for car seats increased by 82% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after three years of decline. In general, imports showed mild growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 668%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cushion cover imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 876% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Vietnam (X tons), China (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main suppliers of cushion cover imports to Ghana, with a combined 63% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by India (with a CAGR of +27.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Vietnam ($X), India ($X) and China ($X) were the largest cushion cover suppliers to Ghana, together accounting for 66% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, India, with a CAGR of +38.0%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 2021, the average cushion cover import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -12.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, posted a temperate increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 85%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+8.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform