Western Africa: Powder-Puffs And Pads Market 2025

Powder-Puffs And Pads Market Size in Western Africa

In 2021, the West African powder-puffs and pads market increased by 19% to $X, rising for the third year in a row after six years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a abrupt contraction. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Powder-Puffs And Pads Production in Western Africa

In value terms, powder-puffs and pads production declined 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 +6.4% 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 +74.6% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 31%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X, and then declined in the following year.

Powder-Puffs And Pads Exports

Exports in Western Africa

Powder-puffs and pads exports surged to X tons in 2021, increasing by 99% compared with the previous year. In general, exports enjoyed significant growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, powder-puffs and pads exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 160%. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Niger represented the major exporter of powder-puffs and pads for the application of cosmetics or toilet preparations in Western Africa, with the volume of exports recording X tons, which was near 56% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Cote d'Ivoire (X kg) and Ghana (X kg), together mixing up a 34% share of total exports. The following exporters - Mali (X kg) and Nigeria (X kg) - each accounted for an 8.4% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Mali (with a CAGR of +52.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Niger ($X) emerged as the largest powder-puffs and pads supplier in Western Africa, comprising 61% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Cote d'Ivoire ($X), with a 27% share of total exports. It was followed by Ghana, with a 5.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Niger was relatively modest. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Cote d'Ivoire (+31.7% per year) and Ghana (+21.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Western Africa stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 20% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 66% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Niger ($X per ton), while Mali ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Cote d'Ivoire (+9.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Powder-Puffs And Pads Imports

Imports in Western Africa

In 2021, the amount of powder-puffs and pads for the application of cosmetics or toilet preparations imported in Western Africa skyrocketed to X tons, picking up by 29% compared with the year before. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 143% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, powder-puffs and pads imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 54%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Nigeria (X tons) was the major importer of powder-puffs and pads for the application of cosmetics or toilet preparations, constituting 52% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Ghana (X tons) and Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), together creating a 36% share of total imports. Guinea (X tons) and Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Nigeria (with a CAGR of +32.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Ghana ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported powder-puffs and pads for the application of cosmetics or toilet preparations in Western Africa, comprising 42% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Nigeria ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Cote d'Ivoire, with a 9.7% share.

In Ghana, powder-puffs and pads imports increased at an average annual rate of +23.9% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Nigeria (+29.6% per year) and Cote d'Ivoire (-6.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Western Africa stood at $X per ton in 2021, dropping by -8.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a mild downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the import price increased by 52%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha ($X per ton), while Nigeria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha (+13.7%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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