Western Africa: Market for Prepared Additives For Cements, Mortars Or Concretes 2025

Market Size for Prepared Additives For Cements, Mortars Or Concretes in Western Africa

The West African prepared additives for cements market rose markedly to $X in 2022, picking up by 5.2% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +96.0% against 2016 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Production of Prepared Additives For Cements, Mortars Or Concretes in Western Africa

In value terms, prepared additives for cements production reduced modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -8.9% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 32%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Prepared Additives For Cements, Mortars Or Concretes

Exports in Western Africa

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of prepared additives for cements, mortars or concretes, when their volume decreased by -14.2% to X tons. Overall, exports, however, showed resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 267% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, prepared additives for cements exports declined markedly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 270% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Cote d'Ivoire represented the key exporting country with an export of around X tons, which reached 55% of total exports. Ghana (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a 20% share, followed by Senegal (14%) and Nigeria (9.3%).

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to prepared additives for cements exports from Cote d'Ivoire stood at +15.1%. At the same time, Ghana (+36.0%), Senegal (+31.8%) and Nigeria (+7.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Ghana emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Western Africa, with a CAGR of +36.0% from 2012-2022. While the share of Ghana (+17 p.p.), Senegal (+11 p.p.) and Cote d'Ivoire (+8.9 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Nigeria (-6.7 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Cote d'Ivoire ($X) remains the largest prepared additives for cements supplier in Western Africa, comprising 54% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Ghana ($X), with a 20% share of total exports. It was followed by Senegal, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Cote d'Ivoire totaled +6.6%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ghana (+29.3% per year) and Senegal (+19.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, falling by -7.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 120%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in Nigeria ($X per ton) and Cote d'Ivoire ($X per ton), while Senegal ($X per ton) and Ghana ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Nigeria (+0.9%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Prepared Additives For Cements, Mortars Or Concretes

Imports in Western Africa

For the sixth consecutive year, Western Africa recorded growth in purchases abroad of prepared additives for cements, mortars or concretes, which increased by 13% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports saw a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 60%. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, prepared additives for cements imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 60%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Nigeria (X tons), Ghana (X tons), Senegal (X tons), Niger (X tons), Burkina Faso (X tons), Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) and Guinea (X tons) represented the key importer of prepared additives for cements, mortars or concretes in Western Africa, committing 84% of total import.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Niger (with a CAGR of +50.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest prepared additives for cements importing markets in Western Africa were Nigeria ($X), Niger ($X) and Ghana ($X), with a combined 51% share of total imports.

Niger, with a CAGR of +49.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, surging by 3.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the import price increased by 4.7% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Niger (-1.0%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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