Ghana: Disc Pick-Up Cartridge Market 2025

Disc Pick-Up Cartridge Market Size in Ghana

In 2021, after nine years of growth, there was decline in the Ghanian disc pick-up cartridge market, when its value decreased by -1.1% to $X. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +50.6% against 2012 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2020, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

Disc Pick-Up Cartridge Production in Ghana

In value terms, disc pick-up cartridge production dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +61.5% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 39%. Disc pick-up cartridge production peaked at $X in 2020, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Disc Pick-Up Cartridge Exports

Exports from Ghana

In 2017, overseas shipments of pick-up cartridges for discs or mechanically recorded sound films decreased by 0% to X units for the first time since 2014, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports showed a significant increase. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2015. The exports peaked in 2017 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, disc pick-up cartridge exports amounted to $X in 2017. In general, exports saw a significant increase. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2015. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2017 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Sierra Leone (X units) was the main destination for disc pick-up cartridge exports from Ghana, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2014 to 2017, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Sierra Leone was relatively modest.

From 2014 to 2017, the average annual growth rate of value to Sierra Leone was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average disc pick-up cartridge export price stood at $X per unit in 2017, approximately reflecting the previous year. Overall, the export price posted a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 a decrease of 99.9%. The export price peaked in 2017 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Sierra Leone.

From 2014 to 2017, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Cote d'Ivoire amounted to 0.0% per year.

Disc Pick-Up Cartridge Imports

Imports into Ghana

In 2021, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of pick-up cartridges for discs or mechanically recorded sound films, when their volume decreased by -7.1% to X units. Overall, imports continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 868% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, disc pick-up cartridge imports reduced sharply to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 159% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the UK (X units) constituted the largest disc pick-up cartridge supplier to Ghana, accounting for a 65% share of total imports. Moreover, disc pick-up cartridge imports from the UK exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, South Africa (X units), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by India (X units), with a 3.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from the UK amounted to -9.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (+16.7% per year) and India (0.0% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pick-up cartridges for discs or mechanically recorded sound films to Ghana, comprising 87% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 4.3% share of total imports. It was followed by South Africa, with a 2.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the UK amounted to -4.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-15.6% per year) and South Africa (-20.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average disc pick-up cartridge import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, dropping by -27.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, posted a slight increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 1,611% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2018 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was China ($X per unit), while the price for India ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+15.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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