Western Africa: Cinematographic Camera Market 2025

Cinematographic Camera Market Size in Western Africa

The West African cinematographic camera market soared to $X in 2022, growing by 44% against the previous year. In general, consumption enjoyed a modest expansion. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cinematographic Camera Production in Western Africa

In value terms, cinematographic camera production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 5.6% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cinematographic Camera Exports

Exports in Western Africa

In 2022, cinematographic camera exports in Western Africa reduced rapidly to X units, with a decrease of -89.4% against the previous year. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 655%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cinematographic camera exports reduced dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 590% 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 lower figure.

Exports by Country

Nigeria was the key exporting country with an export of about X units, which accounted for 63% of total exports. Mali (X units) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a 25% share, followed by Ghana (13%).

Nigeria was also the fastest-growing in terms of the cinematographic cameras for film exports, with a CAGR of -12.9% from 2012 to 2022. Ghana (-12.9%) and Mali (-24.5%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Mali (+25 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Ghana (-3.5 p.p.) and Nigeria (-17.5 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X) emerged as the largest cinematographic camera supplier in Western Africa, comprising 52% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mali ($X), with a 16% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Nigeria totaled -14.3%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mali (-40.4% per year) and Ghana (-20.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Western Africa stood at $X per unit in 2022, surging by 407% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a abrupt setback. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Nigeria ($X per unit), while Ghana ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Nigeria (-1.5%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Cinematographic Camera Imports

Imports in Western Africa

In 2022, cinematographic camera imports in Western Africa soared to X units, jumping by 110% compared with the year before. In general, imports posted a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 182%. The volume of import peaked at X units in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cinematographic camera imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 158% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Senegal (X units) and Togo (X units) represented roughly 68% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Niger (X units), Cabo Verde (X units) and Guinea (X units), together committing a 20% share of total imports. The following importers - Mali (X units) and Cote d'Ivoire (X units) - each recorded a 5.4% share 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 Togo (with a CAGR of +37.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest cinematographic camera importing markets in Western Africa were Togo ($X), Senegal ($X) and Niger ($X), with a combined 76% share of total imports.

Togo, with a CAGR of +46.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among 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

In 2022, the import price in Western Africa amounted to $X per unit, falling by -4.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a pronounced slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 56%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2014 to 2022, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Niger ($X per unit), while Cabo Verde ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mali (+9.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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