Western Africa: Electric Lamp Market 2025

Electric Lamp Market Size in Western Africa

The West African electric lamp market surged to $X in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate pronounced growth. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Electric Lamp Production in Western Africa

In value terms, electric lamp production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Electric Lamp Exports

Exports in Western Africa

In 2022, approx. X units of electric lamps were exported in Western Africa; reducing by X% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, electric lamp exports shrank to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Ghana was the main exporting country with an export of around X units, which accounted for X% of total exports. Cote d'Ivoire (X units) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Nigeria (X%). Guinea (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Ghana increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Guinea (X%) and Cote d'Ivoire (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Guinea emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Western Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Nigeria (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Ghana (X p.p.), Cote d'Ivoire (X p.p.) and Guinea (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Nigeria (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Ghana ($X) remains the largest electric lamp supplier in Western Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Nigeria ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Cote d'Ivoire, with a X% share.

In Ghana, electric lamp exports 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: Nigeria (X% per year) and Cote d'Ivoire (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Western Africa amounted to $X per unit, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2020; however, from 2021 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 Nigeria ($X per unit), while Cote d'Ivoire ($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 (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Electric Lamp Imports

Imports in Western Africa

In 2022, purchases abroad of electric lamps decreased by X% to X units, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Over the period under review, imports saw a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, electric lamp imports fell notably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a slight slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Nigeria represented the key importing country with an import of around X units, which accounted for X% of total imports. Ghana (X units) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Cote d'Ivoire (X%), Guinea (X%) and Togo (X%). The following importers - Sierra Leone (X units) and Senegal (X units) - each resulted at a X% share of total imports.

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

In value terms, Nigeria ($X), Ghana ($X) and Cote d'Ivoire ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising X% of total imports. Guinea, Sierra Leone, Senegal and Togo lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Sierra Leone, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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, declining by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, 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 Sierra Leone ($X per unit), while Togo ($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 (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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