Western Africa: Market for Non-Woven, Felt and Coated Textile Garments 2024

Market Size for Non-Woven, Felt and Coated Textile Garments in Western Africa

In 2021, the West African market for non-woven, felt and coated textile garments decreased by -2.4% to $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, consumption enjoyed a buoyant expansion. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

Production of Non-Woven, Felt and Coated Textile Garments in Western Africa

In value terms, production of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments declined to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the production volume increased by 33%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

Exports of Non-Woven, Felt and Coated Textile Garments

Exports in Western Africa

Exports of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments soared to X units in 2021, picking up by 219% against the previous year. In general, exports continue to indicate a prominent increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments fell to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports decreased by -1.9% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 49%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Senegal prevails in garments structure, accounting for X units, which was approx. 91% of total exports in 2021. Benin (X units), Nigeria (X units) and Mauritania (X units) held a minor share of total exports.

Exports from Senegal increased at an average annual rate of +17.1% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Mauritania (+49.9%), Benin (+36.6%) and Nigeria (+22.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mauritania emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Western Africa, with a CAGR of +49.9% from 2012-2021. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Senegal and Benin increased by +11 and +2 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Senegal ($X) remains the largest non-woven, felt and coated textile garment supplier in Western Africa, comprising 32% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mauritania ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Nigeria, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Senegal amounted to +2.9%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Mauritania (+46.6% per year) and Nigeria (+14.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Western Africa stood at $X per unit in 2021, which is down by -69.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the export price increased by 70%. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mauritania (-2.2%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Non-Woven, Felt and Coated Textile Garments

Imports in Western Africa

For the third year in a row, Western Africa recorded growth in purchases abroad of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments, which increased by 61% to X units in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 132%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 186%. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Togo was the main importing country with an import of about X units, which resulted at 44% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Nigeria (X units), Burkina Faso (X units) and Senegal (X units), together generating a 45% share of total imports. Mauritania (X units), Ghana (X units) and Guinea (X units) took a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Ghana (with a CAGR of +64.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X), Togo ($X) and Burkina Faso ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, with a combined 68% share of total imports.

Togo, with a CAGR of +53.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among 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 unit, dropping by -2.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per unit in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Burkina Faso (+7.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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