Western Africa: Hand Saw Market 2025

Hand Saw Market Size in Western Africa

In 2022, the West African hand saw market decreased by -1.9% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, consumption continues to indicate measured growth. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Hand Saw Production in Western Africa

In value terms, hand saw production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 51% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Hand Saw Exports

Exports in Western Africa

In 2022, hand saw exports in Western Africa contracted sharply to X kg, shrinking by -26% against the year before. In general, exports recorded a sharp slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 788%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, hand saw exports reduced sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a precipitous decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 1,167%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Cote d'Ivoire (X kg), Togo (X kg) and Nigeria (X kg) was the major exporter of hand saws in Western Africa, creating 76% of total export. Cabo Verde (X kg) ranks next in terms of the total exports with a 13% share, followed by Ghana (7%). Senegal (X kg) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Cote d'Ivoire (with a CAGR of +35.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X) emerged as the largest hand saw supplier in Western Africa, comprising 38% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Togo ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Cote d'Ivoire, with a 15% share.

In Nigeria, hand saw exports contracted by an average annual rate of -5.6% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Togo (+15.7% per year) and Cote d'Ivoire (+17.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, declining by -11.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded measured growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the export price increased by 828% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 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 ($X per ton), while Cote d'Ivoire ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Nigeria (+12.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Hand Saw Imports

Imports in Western Africa

Hand saw imports was estimated at X tons in 2022, increasing by 6.9% on the previous year's figure. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 157%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, hand saw imports reduced to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a perceptible increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 88%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the three major importers of hand saws, namely Ghana, Nigeria and Togo, represented more than half of total import. Senegal (X tons) held a 10% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Cote d'Ivoire (9.7%) and Guinea (7.5%). Liberia (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Togo (with a CAGR of +39.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Ghana ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported hand saws in Western Africa, comprising 37% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Cote d'Ivoire ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Senegal, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Ghana stood at +14.1%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Cote d'Ivoire (+21.6% per year) and Senegal (+16.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -17.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a perceptible expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the import price increased by 96%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell significantly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Cote d'Ivoire ($X per ton), while Nigeria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ghana (+5.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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