Western Africa: Market for Diesel Engines (Other Than For Motor Vehicles And Aircraft) 2025

Market Size for Diesel Engines (Other Than For Motor Vehicles And Aircraft) in Western Africa

The West African market for diesel engines (other than for motor vehicles and aircraft) expanded to $X in 2022, picking up by 4.5% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% 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 -15.6% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Diesel Engines (Other Than For Motor Vehicles And Aircraft) in Western Africa

In value terms, production of diesel engines (other than for motor vehicles and aircraft) declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 55%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production of growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Diesel Engines (Other Than For Motor Vehicles And Aircraft)

Exports in Western Africa

In 2022, approx. X units of diesel engines (other than for motor vehicles and aircraft) were exported in Western Africa; surging by 7.2% compared with the previous year. Total exports indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by -26.0% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 81% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X units in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of diesel engines (other than for motor vehicles and aircraft) soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 107% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Burkina Faso was the key exporting country with an export of about X units, which recorded 33% of total exports. Senegal (X units) took a 17% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Mali (13%), Nigeria (7.7%), Ghana (7.3%), Cote d'Ivoire (6.5%) and Guinea (5%).

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Guinea (with a CAGR of +13.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Burkina Faso ($X) remains the largest diesel engines (other than for motor vehicles and aircraft) supplier in Western Africa, comprising 42% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Senegal ($X), with a 20% share of total exports. It was followed by Mali, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Burkina Faso totaled +11.4%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Senegal (+11.0% per year) and Mali (+0.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Western Africa amounted to $X per unit, jumping by 35% against the previous year. Export price indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, export price for diesel engines (other than for motor vehicles and aircraft) decreased by -10.6% against 2018 indices. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Burkina Faso ($X per unit), while Cote d'Ivoire ($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 (+31.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Diesel Engines (Other Than For Motor Vehicles And Aircraft)

Imports in Western Africa

Imports of diesel engines (other than for motor vehicles and aircraft) skyrocketed to X units in 2022, with an increase of 17% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 166%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of diesel engines (other than for motor vehicles and aircraft) expanded significantly to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 136%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Mali (X units), distantly followed by Mauritania (X units), Ghana (X units), Senegal (X units), Guinea (X units), Cote d'Ivoire (X units), Burkina Faso (X units) and Nigeria (X units) represented the main importers of diesel engines (other than for motor vehicles and aircraft), together creating 94% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Mali (with a CAGR of +24.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest diesel engines (other than for motor vehicles and aircraft) importing markets in Western Africa were Ghana ($X), Senegal ($X) and Guinea ($X), together comprising 55% of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Guinea, with a CAGR of +17.3%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 unit in 2022, with a decrease of -9.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the import price increased by 119%. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat 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 Senegal ($X per unit), while Mali ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Guinea (+6.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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