Western Africa: Market for Plastic Fittings for Tubes, Pipes and Hoses 2025

Market Size for Plastic Fittings for Tubes, Pipes and Hoses in Western Africa

The West African market for plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses expanded markedly to $X in 2021, rising by 7.7% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +29.0% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Production of Plastic Fittings for Tubes, Pipes and Hoses in Western Africa

In value terms, production of plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses contracted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +17.6% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 63% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of attained the peak level at $X in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

Exports of Plastic Fittings for Tubes, Pipes and Hoses

Exports in Western Africa

In 2021, exports of plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses in Western Africa declined remarkably to X tons, dropping by -52.8% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 274% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses declined markedly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, recorded a notable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by 256%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) represented the main exporter of plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses, creating 71% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Togo (X tons), creating a 17% share of total exports. Senegal (X tons), Ghana (X tons) and Benin (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Cote d'Ivoire experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses. At the same time, Togo (+36.8%) and Benin (+20.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Togo emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Western Africa, with a CAGR of +36.8% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Senegal (-17.1%) and Ghana (-24.5%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Cote d'Ivoire (+18 p.p.), Togo (+17 p.p.) and Benin (+2.1 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Senegal (-13.2 p.p.) and Ghana (-24 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Cote d'Ivoire ($X) remains the largest plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses supplier in Western Africa, comprising 59% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Togo ($X), with a 29% share of total exports. It was followed by Senegal, with a 5% share.

In Cote d'Ivoire, exports of plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses increased at an average annual rate of +9.1% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Togo (+53.6% per year) and Senegal (-9.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Western Africa stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Togo (+12.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Plastic Fittings for Tubes, Pipes and Hoses

Imports in Western Africa

In 2021, the amount of plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses imported in Western Africa rose slightly to X tons, with an increase of 4.8% against 2020. Total imports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +13.1% against 2014 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 33%. The volume of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses surged to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +9.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +116.8% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Nigeria represented the major importing country with an import of around X tons, which finished at 43% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Ghana (X tons) and Mali (X tons), together committing a 22% share of total imports. The following importers - Guinea (X tons), Togo (X tons), Burkina Faso (X tons), Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), Benin (X tons), Cabo Verde (X tons), Senegal (X tons), Sierra Leone (X tons), Mauritania (X tons) and Liberia (X tons) - together made up 31% of total imports.

Imports into Nigeria increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Guinea (+24.8%), Mali (+18.2%), Togo (+16.0%), Liberia (+14.4%), Burkina Faso (+10.7%), Mauritania (+7.5%), Cote d'Ivoire (+7.4%), Ghana (+7.1%), Sierra Leone (+6.6%), Cabo Verde (+5.6%), Senegal (+2.9%) and Benin (+2.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Guinea emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Western Africa, with a CAGR of +24.8% from 2012-2021. Guinea (+2.9 p.p.), Mali (+2.8 p.p.) and Togo (+1.9 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Benin and Nigeria saw its share reduced by -1.7% and -5.5% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses in Western Africa, comprising 35% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Ghana ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Mali, with a 7.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Nigeria stood at +6.4%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Ghana (+10.9% per year) and Mali (+22.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 18% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.3%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 26%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Benin ($X per ton), while Sierra Leone ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Benin (+12.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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