Western Africa: Carpet Market 2025

Carpet Market Size in Western Africa

The West African carpet market rose slightly to $X in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Carpet Production in Western Africa

In value terms, carpet production rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Carpet Exports

Exports in Western Africa

In 2022, overseas shipments of carpets and other textile floor coverings increased by X% to X square meters, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, exports recorded temperate growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X square meters. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, carpet exports declined to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Senegal (X square meters), Burkina Faso (X square meters) and Nigeria (X square meters) represented roughly X% of total exports in 2022. Niger (X square meters) held the next position in the ranking, followed by Ghana (X square meters) and Cote d'Ivoire (X square meters). All these countries together held near X% share of total exports. Gambia (X square meters) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Niger (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest carpet supplying countries in Western Africa were Senegal ($X), Nigeria ($X) and Ghana ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Cote d'Ivoire, Gambia, Burkina Faso and Niger lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Niger, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

In 2022, the export price in Western Africa amounted to $X per square meter, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per square meter in 2019; however, from 2020 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 Ghana ($X per square meter), while Niger ($X per square meter) 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.

Carpet Imports

Imports in Western Africa

In 2022, purchases abroad of carpets and other textile floor coverings decreased by X% to X square meters, falling for the second year in a row after four years of growth. In general, imports, however, posted prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X square meters in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, carpet imports fell rapidly to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Ghana (X square meters) was the major importer of carpets and other textile floor coverings, comprising X% of total imports. Mauritania (X square meters) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Guinea (X%), Mali (X%), Cote d'Ivoire (X%), Senegal (X%) and Benin (X%).

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to carpet imports into Ghana stood at X%. At the same time, Guinea (X%), Mali (X%), Senegal (X%), Cote d'Ivoire (X%) and Mauritania (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Guinea emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Western Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Benin experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Ghana (X p.p.), Guinea (X p.p.) and Mali (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Cote d'Ivoire, Benin and Mauritania saw its share reduced by X%, X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest carpet importing markets in Western Africa were Ghana ($X), Mauritania ($X) and Cote d'Ivoire ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. Guinea, Senegal, Mali and Benin lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Guinea, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of 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 square meter in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a pronounced descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per square meter in 2012; however, from 2013 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 Mauritania ($X per square meter), while Guinea ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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