Western Africa: Disc Pick-Up Cartridge Market 2025

Disc Pick-Up Cartridge Market Size in Western Africa

The West African disc pick-up cartridge market reduced sharply to $X in 2021, shrinking by -31.4% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Disc Pick-Up Cartridge Production in Western Africa

In value terms, disc pick-up cartridge production dropped slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% 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 +61.1% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by 35% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Disc Pick-Up Cartridge Exports

Exports in Western Africa

In 2021, the amount of pick-up cartridges for discs or mechanically recorded sound films exported in Western Africa declined rapidly to X units, which is down by -52.1% compared with 2020. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 1,630% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, disc pick-up cartridge exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, recorded a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 497% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the one major exporters of pick-up cartridges for discs or mechanically recorded sound films, namely Senegal, represented more than two-thirds of total export.

Senegal was also the fastest-growing in terms of the pick-up cartridges for discs or mechanically recorded sound films exports, with a CAGR of +9.4% from 2012 to 2021. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Senegal ($X) also remains the largest disc pick-up cartridge supplier in Western Africa.

In Senegal, disc pick-up cartridge exports increased at an average annual rate of +10.5% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Western Africa amounted to $X per unit, rising by 239% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a modest expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the export price increased by 478%. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Senegal.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Senegal amounted to +1.0% per year.

Disc Pick-Up Cartridge Imports

Imports in Western Africa

Disc pick-up cartridge imports shrank dramatically to X units in 2021, reducing by -37.1% on 2020 figures. In general, imports continue to indicate a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 173%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, disc pick-up cartridge imports dropped sharply to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 160% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Mali (X units) was the major importer of pick-up cartridges for discs or mechanically recorded sound films, constituting 57% of total imports. Mauritania (X units) held a 27% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Cote d'Ivoire (5.1%). Nigeria (X units), Benin (X units), Ghana (X units) and Niger (X units) held a little share of total imports.

Mali was also the fastest-growing in terms of the pick-up cartridges for discs or mechanically recorded sound films imports, with a CAGR of +22.2% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Benin (+14.9%) and Mauritania (+2.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Ghana (-10.3%), Niger (-10.9%), Nigeria (-21.0%) and Cote d'Ivoire (-22.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Mali, Mauritania and Benin increased by +50, +11 and +2.3 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Mauritania ($X), Mali ($X) and Cote d'Ivoire ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, with a combined 82% share of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Mali, with a CAGR of +16.9%, 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, waning by -16.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 72% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Cote d'Ivoire (+32.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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