Western Africa: Market for Electrical Transformers with Non-Liquid Dielectric, of Power Handling Capacity from 16 kVA to 500 kVA 2025

Market Size for Electrical Transformers with Non-Liquid Dielectric, of Power Handling Capacity from 16 kVA to 500 kVA in Western Africa

The West African market for electrical transformers with non-liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity from X kVA to X kVA dropped sharply to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -41.7% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

Production of Electrical Transformers with Non-Liquid Dielectric, of Power Handling Capacity from X kVA to X kVA in Western Africa

In value terms, production of electrical transformers with non-liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity from X kVA to X kVA rose markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, faced a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 71% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Electrical Transformers with Non-Liquid Dielectric, of Power Handling Capacity from 16 kVA to 500 kVA

Exports in Western Africa

In 2022, approx. X units of electrical transformers with non-liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity from X kVA to X kVA were exported in Western Africa; shrinking by -42.8% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, exports, however, posted a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 438% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

In value terms, exports of electrical transformers with non-liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity from X kVA to X kVA skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 633%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Benin (X units), distantly followed by Nigeria (X units), Cote d'Ivoire (X units) and Mauritania (X units) represented the main exporters of electrical transformers with non-liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity from X kVA to X kVA, together achieving 90% of total exports. Liberia (X units), Burkina Faso (X units) and Senegal (X units) took a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Burkina Faso (with a CAGR of +82.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest electrical transformers with non-liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity from X kVA to X kVA supplying countries in Western Africa were Mauritania ($X), Benin ($X) and Liberia ($X), with a combined 24% share of total exports. Cote d'Ivoire, Burkina Faso, Nigeria and Senegal lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 12%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Burkina Faso, with a CAGR of +39.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Western Africa amounted to $X per unit, rising by 148% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a slight contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the export price increased by 824%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2016 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mauritania (+5.6%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Electrical Transformers with Non-Liquid Dielectric, of Power Handling Capacity from 16 kVA to 500 kVA

Imports in Western Africa

In 2022, imports of electrical transformers with non-liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity from X kVA to X kVA in Western Africa shrank markedly to X units, waning by -43.2% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate noticeable growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 631%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, imports of electrical transformers with non-liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity from X kVA to X kVA fell to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 69%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Burkina Faso (X units), Nigeria (X units) and Ghana (X units) represented roughly 68% of total imports in 2022. Niger (X units) held the next position in the ranking, followed by Cote d'Ivoire (X units) and Senegal (X units). All these countries together held near 23% share of total imports. Benin (X units) held a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Burkina Faso (with a CAGR of +51.3%), 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, with a combined 65% share of total imports. Burkina Faso, Niger, Senegal and Benin lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 28%.

Burkina Faso, with a CAGR of +27.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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, jumping by 52% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a abrupt contraction. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Cote d'Ivoire ($X per unit), while Burkina Faso ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Cote d'Ivoire (-7.7%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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