Western Africa: Modelling Pastes Market 2025

Modelling Pastes Market Size in Western Africa

The West African modelling pastes market reduced to $X in 2021, dropping by -9.2% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +11.6% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then fell in the following year.

Modelling Pastes Production in Western Africa

In value terms, modelling pastes production shrank to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +14.2% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 28%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X, and then dropped in the following year.

Modelling Pastes Exports

Exports in Western Africa

In 2021, shipments abroad of modelling pastes, dental wax and dental impression compounds was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a sharp shrinkage. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, modelling pastes exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, showed a abrupt descent. The level of export peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Senegal (X kg) and Mauritania (X kg) represented roughly 54% of total exports in 2021. Guinea (X kg) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Sierra Leone (X kg), Togo (X kg), Burkina Faso (X kg) and Ghana (X kg). All these countries together held approx. 37% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Mauritania (with a CAGR of +61.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Senegal ($X) emerged as the largest modelling pastes supplier in Western Africa, comprising 77% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mauritania ($X), with a 4.7% share of total exports. It was followed by Togo, with a 4.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Senegal totaled -9.5%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Mauritania (+8.2% per year) and Togo (+56.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, rising by 225% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a significant increase. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Senegal (+37.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Modelling Pastes Imports

Imports in Western Africa

In 2021, modelling pastes imports in Western Africa expanded modestly to X tons, growing by 3.5% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 146%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, modelling pastes imports reached $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 115%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Ghana (X tons) was the main importer of modelling pastes, dental wax and dental impression compounds, mixing up 50% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), committing a 32% share of total imports. The following importers - Cabo Verde (X tons), Senegal (X tons), Gambia (X tons) and Nigeria (X tons) - together made up 13% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Gambia (with a CAGR of +24.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Ghana ($X), Cote d'Ivoire ($X) and Nigeria ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, together comprising 86% of total imports.

Cote d'Ivoire, with a CAGR of +20.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries 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 ton, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Import price indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, modelling pastes import price increased by +36.1% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 47% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, among the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Nigeria ($X per ton), while Gambia ($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 (+15.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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