Western Africa: Medical Ultraviolet Market 2025

Medical Ultraviolet Market Size in Western Africa

The West African medical ultraviolet market soared to $X in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption enjoyed a buoyant increase. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Medical Ultraviolet Production in Western Africa

In value terms, medical ultraviolet production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a moderate increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Medical Ultraviolet Exports

Exports in Western Africa

In 2022, approx. X tons of medical ultraviolet or infrared apparatus were exported in Western Africa; reducing by X% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports continue to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

In value terms, medical ultraviolet exports shrank dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

Exports by Country

Sierra Leone represented the largest exporter of medical ultraviolet or infrared apparatus in Western Africa, with the volume of exports finishing at X kg, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. Nigeria (X kg) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Togo (X%).

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Togo (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, Sierra Leone ($X), Nigeria ($X) and Togo ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022.

Sierra Leone, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The export price in Western Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Sierra Leone ($X per ton), while Togo ($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 (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Medical Ultraviolet Imports

Imports in Western Africa

In 2022, supplies from abroad of medical ultraviolet or infrared apparatus increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports recorded resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, medical ultraviolet imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports posted a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Benin was the key importing country with an import of about X tons, which reached X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Nigeria (X tons), Burkina Faso (X tons), Senegal (X tons) and Ghana (X tons), together making up a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Niger (X tons) and Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

Benin was also the fastest-growing in terms of the medical ultraviolet or infrared apparatus imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Burkina Faso (X%), Senegal (X%) and Ghana (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Cote d'Ivoire and Nigeria experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Niger (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Benin (X p.p.), Burkina Faso (X p.p.), Senegal (X p.p.) and Ghana (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Cote d'Ivoire (X p.p.), Niger (X p.p.) and Nigeria (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Benin ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported medical ultraviolet or infrared apparatus in Western Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Burkina Faso ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Senegal, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Benin amounted to X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Burkina Faso (X% per year) and Senegal (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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 Cote d'Ivoire (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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