Western Africa: Market for Aluminium Alloy Plates, Sheets and Strip of Thickness over 0.2 mm 2025

Market Size for Aluminium Alloy Plates, Sheets and Strip of Thickness over 0.2 mm in Western Africa

The West African market for aluminium alloy plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm declined to $X in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a modest expansion. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Aluminium Alloy Plates, Sheets and Strip of Thickness over X mm in Western Africa

In value terms, production of aluminium alloy plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Aluminium Alloy Plates, Sheets and Strip of Thickness over 0.2 mm

Exports in Western Africa

In 2022, shipments abroad of aluminium alloy plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of aluminium alloy plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a perceptible setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Ghana (X tons) and Benin (X tons) represented the major exporters of aluminium alloy plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm in 2022, recording near X% and X% of total exports, respectively. It was distantly followed by Senegal (X tons), Nigeria (X tons) and Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), together generating a X% share of total exports.

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

In value terms, Ghana ($X), Benin ($X) and Senegal ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together accounting for X% of total exports. Cote d'Ivoire and Nigeria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Cote d'Ivoire, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 2022, the export price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced curtailment. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Cote d'Ivoire ($X per ton), while Benin ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Cote d'Ivoire (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Aluminium Alloy Plates, Sheets and Strip of Thickness over 0.2 mm

Imports in Western Africa

In 2022, supplies from abroad of aluminium alloy plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, imports continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of aluminium alloy plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm stood at $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Nigeria prevails in mm structure, resulting at X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. Ghana (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Cote d'Ivoire (X%). Togo (X tons), Benin (X tons) and Burkina Faso (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to aluminium alloy plate, sheet and strip of thickness over X mm imports into Nigeria stood at X%. At the same time, Togo (X%), Cote d'Ivoire (X%), Benin (X%) and Burkina Faso (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Togo emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Western Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Ghana (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Cote d'Ivoire (X p.p.), Togo (X p.p.), Benin (X p.p.), Ghana (X p.p.) and Burkina Faso (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Nigeria saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported aluminium alloy plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm in Western Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Ghana ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Cote d'Ivoire, with a X% share.

In Nigeria, imports of aluminium alloy plates, sheets and strip of thickness over X mm contracted by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Ghana (X% per year) and Cote d'Ivoire (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a mild increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Benin (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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