Western Africa: Tow-Behind Air Compressor Market 2025

Tow-Behind Air Compressor Market Size in Western Africa

The West African tow-behind air compressor market stood at $X in 2022, surging by 9.7% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw a perceptible shrinkage. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Tow-Behind Air Compressor Production in Western Africa

In value terms, tow-behind air compressor production expanded markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 43%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Tow-Behind Air Compressor Exports

Exports in Western Africa

In 2022, tow-behind air compressor exports in Western Africa skyrocketed to X units, jumping by 17% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 162% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, tow-behind air compressor exports expanded notably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a slight contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 244% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Ghana (X units), distantly followed by Cote d'Ivoire (X units), Senegal (X units), Burkina Faso (X units), Nigeria (X units), Niger (X units) and Mali (X units) represented the key exporters of air compressors mounted on a wheeled chassis for towing, together constituting 88% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Ghana (with a CAGR of +15.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Cote d'Ivoire ($X), Ghana ($X) and Senegal ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together comprising 64% of total exports.

Ghana, with a CAGR of +22.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Western Africa stood at $X per unit in 2022, waning by -5% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a mild reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 31% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 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 Senegal ($X per unit), while Nigeria ($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 (+6.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Tow-Behind Air Compressor Imports

Imports in Western Africa

In 2022, the amount of air compressors mounted on a wheeled chassis for towing imported in Western Africa expanded sharply to X units, with an increase of 13% against 2021. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 57% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, tow-behind air compressor imports rose notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 69%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Nigeria (X units) represented the largest importer of air compressors mounted on a wheeled chassis for towing, achieving 50% of total imports. Ghana (X units) held a 13% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Guinea (10%), Burkina Faso (7.3%), Cote d'Ivoire (6.9%) and Senegal (4.9%).

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to tow-behind air compressor imports into Nigeria stood at -5.4%. At the same time, Guinea (+13.6%), Cote d'Ivoire (+8.7%) and Senegal (+6.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Guinea emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Western Africa, with a CAGR of +13.6% from 2012-2022. Burkina Faso experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Ghana (-2.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Guinea (+8 p.p.), Cote d'Ivoire (+4.5 p.p.), Senegal (+2.8 p.p.) and Burkina Faso (+1.8 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Nigeria (-18.7 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported air compressors mounted on a wheeled chassis for towing in Western Africa, comprising 40% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Senegal ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Ghana, with a 9.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Nigeria totaled -16.7%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Senegal (+7.4% per year) and Ghana (-6.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Western Africa stood at $X per unit in 2022, with a decrease of -5.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 50%. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Senegal (+1.1%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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