Western Africa: Market for Footwear of Rubber or Plastics, not Waterproof, not Sports, without a Metal Toe-Cap 2025

Market Size for Footwear of Rubber or Plastics, not Waterproof, not Sports, without a Metal Toe-Cap in Western Africa

The West African market for footwear of rubber or plastics, not waterproof, not sports, without a metal toe-cap rose significantly to $X in 2021, increasing by 15% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2015; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Production of Footwear of Rubber or Plastics, not Waterproof, not Sports, without a Metal Toe-Cap in Western Africa

In value terms, production of footwear of rubber or plastics, not waterproof, not sports, without a metal toe-cap soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 31% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Footwear of Rubber or Plastics, not Waterproof, not Sports, without a Metal Toe-Cap

Exports in Western Africa

For the fourth consecutive year, Western Africa recorded decline in overseas shipments of footwear of rubber or plastics, not waterproof, not sports, without a metal toe-cap, which decreased by -51.3% to X tons in 2021. Overall, exports faced a dramatic slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 38% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of footwear of rubber or plastics, not waterproof, not sports, without a metal toe-cap reduced dramatically to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a precipitous decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 5.7%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Nigeria (X tons) and Togo (X tons) represented the largest exporters of footwear of rubber or plastics, not waterproof, not sports, without a metal toe-cap in 2021, recording approx. 36% and 36% of total exports, respectively. Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Senegal (X tons). All these countries together held approx. 25% share of total exports. Ghana (X tons) took a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Ghana (with a CAGR of +48.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Senegal ($X) emerged as the largest footwear of rubber or plastics, not waterproof, not sports, without a metal toe-cap supplier in Western Africa, comprising 63% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Cote d'Ivoire ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Nigeria, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Senegal totaled +25.3%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Cote d'Ivoire (-29.1% per year) and Nigeria (-39.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Western Africa stood at $X per ton in 2021, waning by -45.4% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a notable expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the export price increased by 50% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2020, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Senegal (+19.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Footwear of Rubber or Plastics, not Waterproof, not Sports, without a Metal Toe-Cap

Imports in Western Africa

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was growth in purchases abroad of footwear of rubber or plastics, not waterproof, not sports, without a metal toe-cap, when their volume increased by 1.9% to X tons. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 22%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of footwear of rubber or plastics, not waterproof, not sports, without a metal toe-cap expanded remarkably to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 27%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Ghana (X tons), distantly followed by Togo (X tons), Guinea (X tons), Senegal (X tons), Burkina Faso (X tons), Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), Mauritania (X tons) and Benin (X tons) represented the main importers of footwear of rubber or plastics, not waterproof, not sports, without a metal toe-cap, together generating 90% 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 Senegal (with a CAGR of +29.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Ghana ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported footwear of rubber or plastics, not waterproof, not sports, without a metal toe-cap in Western Africa, comprising 35% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Guinea ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Senegal, with an 11% share.

In Ghana, imports of footwear of rubber or plastics, not waterproof, not sports, without a metal toe-cap expanded at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Guinea (-0.5% per year) and Senegal (+40.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Western Africa stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 7.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 18%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 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 ($X per ton), while Burkina Faso ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Senegal (+8.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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