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Blow Lamp Market Size in Western Africa
The West African blow lamp market stood at $X in 2022, surging by 14% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a strong expansion. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.
Blow Lamp Production in Western Africa
In value terms, blow lamp production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 124%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.
Blow Lamp Exports
Exports in Western Africa
In 2022, shipments abroad of blow lamps was finally on the rise to reach X kg after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a precipitous descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 5,335%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, blow lamp exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a precipitous contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 3,563% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.
Exports by Country
Nigeria prevails in exports structure, recording X kg, which was near 90% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Guinea (X kg), making up a 9.8% share of total exports.
Nigeria was also the fastest-growing in terms of the blow lamps exports, with a CAGR of +6.3% from 2012 to 2022. Guinea (-32.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Nigeria (+89 p.p.) and Guinea (+9.8 p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.
In value terms, the largest blow lamp supplying countries in Western Africa were Guinea ($X) and Nigeria ($X).
Among the main exporting countries, Nigeria, with a CAGR of -3.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review.
Export Prices by Country
In 2022, the export price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 72% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt decrease. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Guinea ($X per ton), while Nigeria totaled $X per ton.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Guinea (+12.6%).
Blow Lamp Imports
Imports in Western Africa
In 2022, the amount of blow lamps imported in Western Africa declined significantly to X tons, with a decrease of -70.7% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 321%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, blow lamp imports shrank remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 150%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.
Imports by Country
In 2022, Nigeria (X tons) and Burkina Faso (X tons) were the key importers of blow lamps in Western Africa, together constituting 58% of total imports. Senegal (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), Guinea-Bissau (X tons) and Mali (X tons). All these countries together held near 33% share of total imports. Niger (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Guinea-Bissau (with a CAGR of +82.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, Burkina Faso ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported blow lamps in Western Africa, comprising 40% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mali ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Guinea-Bissau, with an 8.3% share.
In Burkina Faso, blow lamp imports expanded at an average annual rate of +32.4% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Mali (+56.1% per year) and Guinea-Bissau (+81.2% per year).
Import Prices by Country
In 2022, the import price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, rising by 146% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a prominent expansion. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mali ($X per ton), while Nigeria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mali (+8.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the blow lamp market in Western Africa. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 25733083 - Blow lamps (excluding gas-operated welding appliances)
Country coverage:
- Benin
- Burkina Faso
- Cabo Verde
- Gambia
- Ghana
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- Liberia
- Mali
- Mauritania
- Niger
- Nigeria
- Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
- Senegal
- Sierra Leone
- Togo
- Cote d'Ivoire
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Production in Western Africa, split by region and country
- Trade (exports and imports) in Western Africa
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
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- REPORT DESCRIPTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
- PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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11. COUNTRY PROFILES
The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
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- Burkina Faso
- Cabo Verde
- Gambia
- Ghana
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- Liberia
- Mali
- Mauritania
- Niger
- Nigeria
- Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
- Senegal
- Sierra Leone
- Togo
- Cote d'Ivoire
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2024
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Consumption, By Country, 2024
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Production, By Country, 2024
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, 2012–2024
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