Western Africa: Metal Deburring Machine Market 2025

Metal Deburring Machine Market Size in Western Africa

In 2021, the West African metal deburring machine market decreased by -22.7% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, consumption, however, showed a prominent increase. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Metal Deburring Machine Production in Western Africa

In value terms, metal deburring machine production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -16.2% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 45% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Metal Deburring Machine Exports

Exports in Western Africa

Metal deburring machine exports surged to X units in 2021, with an increase of 26% compared with 2020. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 130%. The volume of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, metal deburring machine exports dropped notably to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a noticeable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 215%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Nigeria was the main exporting country with an export of about X units, which resulted at 75% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Cote d'Ivoire (X units) and Ghana (X units), together committing a 23% share of total exports.

Nigeria was also the fastest-growing in terms of the machines for deburring or polishing metal exports, with a CAGR of +47.1% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Cote d'Ivoire (+28.4%) and Ghana (+16.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. While the share of Nigeria (+62 p.p.) and Cote d'Ivoire (+7.2 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Ghana (-2.3 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Cote d'Ivoire ($X) remains the largest metal deburring machine supplier in Western Africa, comprising 61% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Nigeria ($X), with a 19% share of total exports.

In Cote d'Ivoire, metal deburring machine exports expanded at an average annual rate of +7.3% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Nigeria (+13.4% per year) and Ghana (+12.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Western Africa amounted to $X per unit, waning by -51.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 50%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Cote d'Ivoire ($X per unit), while Nigeria ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ghana (-2.6%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Metal Deburring Machine Imports

Imports in Western Africa

In 2021, supplies from abroad of machines for deburring or polishing metal decreased by -72% to X units for the first time since 2014, thus ending a six-year rising trend. Overall, imports, however, posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 231%. The volume of import peaked at X units in 2020, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

In value terms, metal deburring machine imports shrank remarkably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 111% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2020, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Nigeria (X units) and Ghana (X units) represented roughly 74% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Cote d'Ivoire (X units), committing a 14% share of total imports. The following importers - Guinea (X units) and Liberia (X units) - each resulted at a 7.5% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Ghana (with a CAGR of +37.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest metal deburring machine importing markets in Western Africa were Ghana ($X), Nigeria ($X) and Guinea ($X), with a combined 81% share of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Ghana, with a CAGR of +32.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Western Africa amounted to $X per unit, with an increase of 18% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 62%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2015 to 2021, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Guinea ($X per unit), while Liberia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Guinea (+0.9%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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