Western Africa: Porcelain Technical Ware Market 2025

Porcelain Technical Ware Market Size in Western Africa

In 2022, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in the West African porcelain technical ware market, when its value decreased by -12.3% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a deep setback. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Porcelain Technical Ware Production in Western Africa

In value terms, porcelain technical ware production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, enjoyed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 140%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Porcelain Technical Ware Exports

Exports in Western Africa

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of porcelain ceramic wares for laboratory, technical, and chemical use decreased by -23% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 56% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021, and then fell markedly in the following year.

In value terms, porcelain technical ware exports shrank to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, posted a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 56% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Exports by Country

Nigeria (X tons) represented roughly 100% of total exports in 2022.

Nigeria was also the fastest-growing in terms of the porcelain ceramic wares for laboratory, technical, and chemical use exports, with a CAGR of +43.7% from 2012 to 2022. While the share of Nigeria (+81 p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X) also remains the largest porcelain technical ware supplier in Western Africa.

In Nigeria, porcelain technical ware exports expanded at an average annual rate of +48.7% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Western Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 18% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a noticeable decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the export price increased by 50% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Nigeria amounted to +3.5% per year.

Porcelain Technical Ware Imports

Imports in Western Africa

After two years of growth, purchases abroad of porcelain ceramic wares for laboratory, technical, and chemical use decreased by -31.8% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports faced a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 374% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, porcelain technical ware imports expanded slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 349%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Nigeria prevails in imports structure, accounting for X tons, which was near 87% of total imports in 2022. Gambia (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Ghana (X tons). All these countries together held near 11% share of total imports.

Imports into Nigeria decreased at an average annual rate of -15.7% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Gambia (+50.4%) and Ghana (+26.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Gambia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Western Africa, with a CAGR of +50.4% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Gambia and Ghana increased by +6.6 and +4.7 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported porcelain ceramic wares for laboratory, technical, and chemical use in Western Africa, comprising 91% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Ghana ($X), with a 3.4% share of total imports.

In Nigeria, porcelain technical ware imports shrank by an average annual rate of -4.7% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Ghana (+19.7% per year) and Gambia (+40.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 52% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 121% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Nigeria ($X per ton), while Gambia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Nigeria (+13.1%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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