Western Africa: Market for Bed Linen Of Knitted Or Crocheted Textiles 2025

Market Size for Bed Linen Of Knitted Or Crocheted Textiles in Western Africa

The West African market for bed linen of knitted or crocheted textiles reached $X in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, enjoyed a strong expansion. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Bed Linen Of Knitted Or Crocheted Textiles in Western Africa

In value terms, production of bed linen of knitted or crocheted textiles expanded slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 40%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Bed Linen Of Knitted Or Crocheted Textiles

Exports in Western Africa

In 2022, the amount of bed linen of knitted or crocheted textiles exported in Western Africa declined significantly to X tons, which is down by -44.9% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports, however, showed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 241% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

In value terms, exports of bed linen of knitted or crocheted textiles fell dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 351% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then reduced notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Mali (X tons) and Gambia (X tons) represented roughly 50% of total exports in 2022. Guinea (X kg) held a 15% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Nigeria (10%) and Cote d'Ivoire (10%). The following exporters - Burkina Faso (X kg) and Togo (X kg) - together made up 7% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Mali (with a CAGR of +53.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Gambia ($X) remains the largest bed linen of knitted or crocheted textiles supplier in Western Africa, comprising 44% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mali ($X), with a 21% share of total exports. It was followed by Guinea, with a 9.3% share.

In Gambia, exports of bed linen of knitted or crocheted textiles expanded at an average annual rate of +23.7% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mali (+49.3% per year) and Guinea (+19.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 11% against the previous year. Export price indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +8.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, export price for bed linen of knitted or crocheted textiles increased by +84.5% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the export price increased by 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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 Gambia ($X per ton), while Togo ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Gambia (+12.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Bed Linen Of Knitted Or Crocheted Textiles

Imports in Western Africa

For the third year in a row, Western Africa recorded decline in supplies from abroad of bed linen of knitted or crocheted textiles, which decreased by -5.1% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 136% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of bed linen of knitted or crocheted textiles reached $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, enjoyed resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 147%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Ghana (X tons) and Senegal (X tons) prevails in textiles structure, together making up 72% of total imports. Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a 6.4% share, followed by Mauritania (4.6%). Guinea (X tons), Gambia (X tons) and Burkina Faso (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Cote d'Ivoire (with a CAGR of +49.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest bed linen of knitted or crocheted textiles importing markets in Western Africa were Senegal ($X), Ghana ($X) and Cote d'Ivoire ($X), together comprising 77% of total imports.

Cote d'Ivoire, with a CAGR of +37.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Western Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Burkina Faso ($X per ton), while Gambia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Senegal (+1.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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