Western Africa: Prepared Culture Media Market 2025

Prepared Culture Media Market Size in Western Africa

The West African prepared culture media market rose remarkably to $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a buoyant increase. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prepared Culture Media Production in Western Africa

In value terms, prepared culture media production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Prepared Culture Media Exports

Exports in Western Africa

Prepared culture media exports soared to X kg in 2022, jumping by X% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, prepared culture media exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Ghana was the key exporter of prepared culture media for development of micro-organisms in Western Africa, with the volume of exports finishing at X kg, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. Sierra Leone (X kg) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Mali (X%) and Cote d'Ivoire (X%). Guinea (X kg) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Ghana increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Sierra Leone (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Sierra Leone emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Western Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Mali (X%), Cote d'Ivoire (X%) and Guinea (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Ghana (X p.p.), Mali (X p.p.), Cote d'Ivoire (X p.p.) and Guinea (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Sierra Leone (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Ghana ($X) remains the largest prepared culture media supplier in Western Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Guinea ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Cote d'Ivoire, with a X% share.

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

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

Prepared Culture Media Imports

Imports in Western Africa

In 2022, approx. X tons of prepared culture media for development of micro-organisms were imported in Western Africa; picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a significant expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, prepared culture media imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Nigeria (X tons), distantly followed by Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), Ghana (X tons) and Senegal (X tons) represented the largest importers of prepared culture media for development of micro-organisms, together mixing up X% of total imports. Togo (X tons), Benin (X tons) and Mali (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

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

In value terms, Nigeria ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported prepared culture media for development of micro-organisms in Western Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Ghana ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Togo, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Nigeria stood at X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Ghana (X% per year) and Togo (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a mild decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Togo ($X per ton), while Cote d'Ivoire ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Benin (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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