Western Africa: Hand-Held Blow Pipe Market 2024

Hand-Held Blow Pipe Market Size in Western Africa

In 2021, the West African hand-held blow pipe market decreased by -53.7% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after five years of growth. In general, consumption, however, posted prominent growth. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Hand-Held Blow Pipe Production in Western Africa

In value terms, hand-held blow pipe production rose rapidly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a pronounced curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Hand-Held Blow Pipe Exports

Exports in Western Africa

In 2021, shipments abroad of hand-held blow pipes for soldering, brazing or welding decreased by -17.5% to X units, falling for the sixth consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, exports showed a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 64% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X units in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, hand-held blow pipe exports dropped slightly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 74% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Ghana (X units) represented the key exporter of hand-held blow pipes for soldering, brazing or welding, creating 52% of total exports. Cote d'Ivoire (X units) held a 17% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Senegal (12%), Nigeria (8%) and Togo (7.2%). The following exporters - Benin (X units) and Cabo Verde (X units) - each finished at a 3.8% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to hand-held blow pipe exports from Ghana stood at -1.1%. At the same time, Senegal (+19.8%) and Cote d'Ivoire (+12.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Senegal emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Western Africa, with a CAGR of +19.8% from 2012-2021. Nigeria experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Benin (-7.4%), Cabo Verde (-8.8%) and Togo (-16.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Cote d'Ivoire (+12 p.p.), Senegal (+10 p.p.), Ghana (+8.8 p.p.) and Nigeria (+1.6 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Togo saw its share reduced by -21% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Ghana ($X), Senegal ($X) and Cote d'Ivoire ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, together comprising 85% of total exports.

Senegal, with a CAGR of +22.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Western Africa amounted to $X per unit, rising by 16% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 66% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Senegal ($X per unit), while Nigeria ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Cabo Verde (+5.1%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Hand-Held Blow Pipe Imports

Imports in Western Africa

In 2021, supplies from abroad of hand-held blow pipes for soldering, brazing or welding decreased by -52.3% to X units, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 261% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, hand-held blow pipe imports declined sharply to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 328% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Nigeria prevails in imports structure, finishing at X units, which was near 89% of total imports in 2021. The following importers - Cote d'Ivoire (X units), Senegal (X units) and Ghana (X units) - together made up 7.7% of total imports.

Nigeria was also the fastest-growing in terms of the hand-held blow pipes for soldering, brazing or welding imports, with a CAGR of +63.3% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Cote d'Ivoire (+5.9%), Senegal (+5.5%) and Ghana (+1.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Nigeria (+76 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Senegal, Ghana and Cote d'Ivoire saw its share reduced by -12.6%, -18.1% and -22.5% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported hand-held blow pipes for soldering, brazing or welding in Western Africa, comprising 90% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Cote d'Ivoire ($X), with a 2.3% share of total imports. It was followed by Senegal, with a 2.2% share.

In Nigeria, hand-held blow pipe imports increased at an average annual rate of +63.1% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Cote d'Ivoire (+7.0% per year) and Senegal (+24.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Western Africa stood at $X per unit in 2021, with a decrease of -41.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the import price increased by 41% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2020, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Senegal (+17.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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