Western Africa: Luggage Market 2025

Luggage Market Size in Western Africa

The West African luggage market fell slightly to $X in 2021, dropping by -3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Luggage Production in Western Africa

In value terms, luggage production expanded to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 49%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Luggage Exports

Exports in Western Africa

Luggage exports dropped markedly to X tons in 2021, reducing by -29.8% on the year before. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 243%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, luggage exports stood at $X in 2021. In general, exports showed a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 84% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Ghana (X tons), distantly followed by Senegal (X tons), Burkina Faso (X tons), Mali (X tons) and Nigeria (X tons) represented the major exporters of luggage and handbags, together making up 84% of total exports. The following exporters - Togo (X tons) and Benin (X tons) - each reached a 7.8% 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 Senegal (with a CAGR of +14.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest luggage supplying countries in Western Africa were Ghana ($X), Burkina Faso ($X) and Nigeria ($X), with a combined 58% share of total exports.

Burkina Faso, with a CAGR of +12.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among 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

The export price in Western Africa stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 50% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the export price increased by 83% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, 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 Nigeria ($X per ton), while Senegal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Nigeria (+10.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Luggage Imports

Imports in Western Africa

In 2021, approx. X tons of luggage and handbags were imported in Western Africa; growing by 16% against the year before. Overall, imports saw measured growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, luggage imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports saw a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 46%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Ghana (X tons), Nigeria (X tons) and Togo (X tons) represented roughly 64% of total imports in 2021. Burkina Faso (X tons) held an 11% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Guinea (8.9%) and Senegal (5.5%). Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Cote d'Ivoire (with a CAGR of +15.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Ghana ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported luggage and handbags in Western Africa, comprising 53% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Guinea ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Senegal, with a 9.9% share.

In Ghana, luggage imports increased at an average annual rate of +14.3% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Guinea (+13.8% per year) and Senegal (+20.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Western Africa stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 11% against the previous year. Import price indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the import price increased by 50% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Ghana (+7.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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