Western Africa: Pantyhose Market 2025

Pantyhose Market Size in Western Africa

The West African pantyhose market shrank slightly to $X in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a slight reduction. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pantyhose Production in Western Africa

In value terms, pantyhose production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a mild shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pantyhose Exports

Exports in Western Africa

Pantyhose exports totaled X pairs in 2022, picking up by X% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, exports, however, recorded a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X pairs. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pantyhose exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Senegal prevails in exports structure, finishing at X pairs, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Togo (X pairs), comprising a X% share of total exports. Cote d'Ivoire (X pairs) held a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to pantyhose exports from Senegal stood at X%. At the same time, Cote d'Ivoire (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Cote d'Ivoire emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Western Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Togo (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Senegal (X p.p.) and Cote d'Ivoire (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Togo (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Senegal ($X) remains the largest pantyhose supplier in Western Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Cote d'Ivoire ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In Senegal, pantyhose exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Cote d'Ivoire (X% per year) and Togo (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Western Africa stood at $X per pair in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price enjoyed notable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per pair. From 2021 to 2022, 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 Cote d'Ivoire ($X per pair), while Togo ($X per pair) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Senegal (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pantyhose Imports

Imports in Western Africa

In 2022, overseas purchases of pantyhose and tights increased by X% to X pairs for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X pairs in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pantyhose imports reduced slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a mild downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Ghana represented the key importer of pantyhose and tights in Western Africa, with the volume of imports finishing at X pairs, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. Togo (X pairs) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Mauritania (X%), Benin (X%), Nigeria (X%), Sierra Leone (X%) and Senegal (X%).

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to pantyhose imports into Ghana stood at X%. At the same time, Togo (X%), Nigeria (X%) and Sierra Leone (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Togo emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Western Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Senegal and Benin experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Mauritania (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Ghana (X p.p.), Togo (X p.p.), Nigeria (X p.p.) and Sierra Leone (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Mauritania saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Ghana ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported pantyhose and tights in Western Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Togo ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Sierra Leone, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Ghana stood at X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Togo (X% per year) and Sierra Leone (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Western Africa amounted to $X per pair, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a mild contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per pair. From 2016 to 2022, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Ghana ($X per pair), while Benin ($X per pair) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ghana (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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