Western Africa: Metal Sawing Machine Market 2025

Metal Sawing Machine Market Size in Western Africa

In 2021, the West African metal sawing machine market decreased by -8.4% to $X, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, consumption, however, showed a resilient expansion. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Metal Sawing Machine Production in Western Africa

In value terms, metal sawing machine production fell to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% 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 +20.6% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 53%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

Metal Sawing Machine Exports

Exports in Western Africa

In 2021, overseas shipments of sawing or cutting-off machines for working metal decreased by -61.9% to X units, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 189% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, metal sawing machine exports fell sharply to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a noticeable curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 401%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Cote d'Ivoire (X units), Burkina Faso (X units) and Nigeria (X units) represented roughly 82% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Togo (X units), generating an 8% share of total exports. Ghana (X units), Cabo Verde (X units) and Senegal (X units) held a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Burkina Faso (with a CAGR of +50.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest metal sawing machine supplying countries in Western Africa were Cote d'Ivoire ($X), Burkina Faso ($X) and Nigeria ($X), together accounting for 94% of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Burkina Faso, with a CAGR of +52.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Western Africa stood at $X per unit in 2021, rising by 85% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw perceptible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 103%. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Burkina Faso ($X per unit), while Senegal ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Nigeria (+3.0%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Metal Sawing Machine Imports

Imports in Western Africa

In 2021, supplies from abroad of sawing or cutting-off machines for working metal decreased by -32.8% to X units, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, imports, however, posted strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 401%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, metal sawing machine imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by 122% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Nigeria (X units) and Cote d'Ivoire (X units) were the major importers of sawing or cutting-off machines for working metal in Western Africa, together mixing up 70% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Senegal (X units) and Ghana (X units), together mixing up a 20% share of total imports. The following importers - Burkina Faso (X units) and Guinea (X units) - each accounted for a 3.9% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Cote d'Ivoire (with a CAGR of +42.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Cote d'Ivoire ($X), Nigeria ($X) and Ghana ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, together comprising 67% of total imports. Senegal, Burkina Faso and Guinea lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 21%.

Senegal, with a CAGR of +51.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 2021, the import price in Western Africa amounted to $X per unit, growing by 88% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Ghana ($X per unit), while Nigeria ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Senegal (+7.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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