Western Africa: Cushion Cover Market 2025

Cushion Cover Market Size in Western Africa

In 2021, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in the West African cushion cover market, when its value decreased by -6.6% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

Cushion Cover Production in Western Africa

In value terms, cushion cover production declined notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 91%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

Cushion Cover Exports

Exports in Western Africa

Cushion cover exports soared to X tons in 2021, growing by 188% on 2020. Overall, exports, however, recorded a drastic downturn. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cushion cover exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, showed a pronounced shrinkage. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Togo was the key exporting country with an export of about X tons, which finished at 47% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Mauritania (X tons) and Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), together making up a 41% share of total exports. Mali (X tons), Senegal (X tons) and Nigeria (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Mauritania (with a CAGR of +46.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Mauritania ($X) emerged as the largest cushion cover supplier in Western Africa, comprising 51% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Togo ($X), with a 21% share of total exports. It was followed by Cote d'Ivoire, with an 8.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Mauritania stood at +59.9%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Togo (+22.5% per year) and Cote d'Ivoire (+6.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, rising by 34% against the previous year. Overall, the export price posted pronounced growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 64% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, 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 ($X per ton), while Togo ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mauritania (+9.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cushion Cover Imports

Imports in Western Africa

In 2021, approx. X tons of furnishing articles for car seats were imported in Western Africa; picking up by 96% compared with 2020. Over the period under review, imports posted a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 130% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cushion cover imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 101%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Nigeria (X tons) represented the largest importer of furnishing articles for car seats, generating 51% of total imports. Benin (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 20% share, followed by Senegal (13%) and Ghana (7%). The following importers - Mauritania (X tons), Togo (X tons) and Sierra Leone (X tons) - together made up 7% of total imports.

Imports into Nigeria increased at an average annual rate of +29.8% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Togo (+45.9%), Senegal (+43.5%), Sierra Leone (+42.0%), Benin (+23.7%), Mauritania (+8.6%) and Ghana (+1.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Togo emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Western Africa, with a CAGR of +45.9% from 2012-2021. While the share of Nigeria (+36 p.p.), Senegal (+11 p.p.), Benin (+11 p.p.), Togo (+1.7 p.p.) and Sierra Leone (+1.6 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of Ghana (-11.3 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported furnishing articles for car seats in Western Africa, comprising 52% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Ghana ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Senegal, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Nigeria amounted to +31.3%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Ghana (+5.1% 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, approximately mirroring the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 34% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2021, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Ghana ($X per ton), while Benin ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mauritania (+13.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform