Western Africa: Market for Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Plastics 2025

Market Size for Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Plastics in Western Africa

The West African market for cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics fell to $X in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Plastics in Western Africa

In value terms, production of cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics fell slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Plastics

Exports in Western Africa

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Overall, exports, however, saw a pronounced increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then dropped notably in the following year.

In value terms, exports of cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics fell sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Cote d'Ivoire was the key exporting country with an export of about X tons, which accounted for X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Ghana (X tons), achieving a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Sierra Leone (X tons), Mali (X tons) and Benin (X tons) - each finished at a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics exports from Cote d'Ivoire stood at X%. At the same time, Benin (X%), Sierra Leone (X%), Ghana (X%) and Mali (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Benin emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Western Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Ghana, Benin and Sierra Leone increased by X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Cote d'Ivoire ($X) emerged as the largest cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics supplier in Western Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Benin ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Ghana, with an X% share.

In Cote d'Ivoire, exports of cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Benin (X% per year) and Ghana (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Western Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

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 Benin ($X per ton), while Ghana ($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 export price figures.

Imports of Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Plastics

Imports in Western Africa

Imports of cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics contracted modestly to X tons in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports saw a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics dropped to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Nigeria (X tons) represented the major importer of cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics, comprising X% of total imports. Senegal (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Ghana (X%) and Cote d'Ivoire (X%). The following importers - Guinea (X tons) and Niger (X tons) - together made up X% 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 Niger (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X), Ghana ($X) and Senegal ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising X% of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Senegal, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the 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 Cote d'Ivoire ($X per ton), while Niger ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform