Western Africa: Market for Ceramic Pipes, Conduits, Guttering And Pipe Fittings 2025

Market Size for Ceramic Pipes, Conduits, Guttering And Pipe Fittings in Western Africa

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the West African market for ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings, when its value decreased by -5.7% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption recorded temperate growth. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

Production of Ceramic Pipes, Conduits, Guttering And Pipe Fittings in Western Africa

In value terms, production of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings reduced to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a tangible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 101% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

Exports of Ceramic Pipes, Conduits, Guttering And Pipe Fittings

Exports in Western Africa

In 2021, exports of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings in Western Africa contracted slightly to X tons, which is down by -1.8% compared with 2020. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 104% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, saw a measured increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 85% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Ghana (X tons) represented the main exporter of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings, creating 67% of total exports. Togo (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Nigeria (X tons). All these countries together held approx. 31% share of total exports.

Exports from Ghana increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Togo (+12.7%) and Nigeria (+7.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Togo emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Western Africa, with a CAGR of +12.7% from 2012-2021. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Togo increased by +9.1 percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Ghana ($X) remains the largest ceramic pipe, conduit, guttering and pipe fitting supplier in Western Africa, comprising 55% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Togo ($X), with a 17% share of total exports.

In Ghana, exports of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings plunged by an average annual rate of -1.2% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Togo (+26.6% per year) and Nigeria (+30.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Western Africa stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 66% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a perceptible setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 130%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Nigeria (+22.0%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Ceramic Pipes, Conduits, Guttering And Pipe Fittings

Imports in Western Africa

In 2021, imports of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings in Western Africa surged to X tons, rising by 48% on the previous year's figure. Overall, imports continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 205%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports saw buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 247% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Imports by Country

Ghana (X tons) and Nigeria (X tons) dominates fittings structure, together making up 86% of total imports. Benin (X tons), Sierra Leone (X tons) and Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Ghana (with a CAGR of +66.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Ghana ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings in Western Africa, comprising 67% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Nigeria ($X), with a 23% share of total imports. It was followed by Benin, with a 3.5% share.

In Ghana, imports of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings increased at an average annual rate of +20.8% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Nigeria (+11.1% per year) and Benin (+61.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Western Africa stood at $X per ton in 2021, falling by -12% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 72%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Benin (+0.4%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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