Western Africa: Ceramic Household Article Market 2025

Ceramic Household Article Exports

Exports in Western Africa

In 2021, approx. X tons of ceramic household articles and toilet articles were exported in Western Africa; with an increase of 59% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, ceramic household article exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 74%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Ghana (X tons) and Nigeria (X tons) were the main exporters of ceramic household articles and toilet articles in 2021, recording approx. 30% and 30% of total exports, respectively. Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total exports with a 12% share, followed by Mali (7.5%) and Cabo Verde (5.4%). Senegal (X tons) and Togo (X tons) took a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Mali (with a CAGR of +36.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X) remains the largest ceramic household article supplier in Western Africa, comprising 43% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Ghana ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Cabo Verde, with an 8.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Nigeria amounted to +26.6%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Ghana (-11.0% per year) and Cabo Verde (+7.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the export price increased by 110% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Togo ($X per ton), while Mali ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Togo (+16.9%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Ceramic Household Article Imports

Imports in Western Africa

After four years of growth, purchases abroad of ceramic household articles and toilet articles decreased by -9.8% to X tons in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 52% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, ceramic household article imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, saw a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 65% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of ceramic household article imports in 2021 were Nigeria (X tons), Ghana (X tons) and Senegal (X tons), together recording 69% of total import. It was distantly followed by Sierra Leone (X tons), constituting a 12% share of total imports. Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), Benin (X tons) and Guinea (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Sierra Leone (with a CAGR of +31.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest ceramic household article importing markets in Western Africa were Senegal ($X), Ghana ($X) and Sierra Leone ($X), together accounting for 67% of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Sierra Leone, with a CAGR of +37.7%, 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

The import price in Western Africa stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 35% against the previous year. Overall, the import price enjoyed a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 75% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ghana (+11.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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