Western Africa: Ski-Suit Market 2025

Ski-Suit Market Size in Western Africa

In 2021, the West African ski-suit market increased by 6.5% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Ski-Suit Production in Western Africa

In value terms, ski-suit production expanded markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 120%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Ski-Suit Exports

Exports in Western Africa

In 2021, overseas shipments of ski-suits (excluding of knitted or crocheted textiles) decreased by -97.1% to X units for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports saw a sharp reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 266%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, ski-suit exports contracted remarkably to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 368% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Cote d'Ivoire represented the largest exporting country with an export of around X units, which amounted to 67% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Nigeria (X units), generating a 33% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Nigeria (with a CAGR of -16.4%).

In value terms, Cote d'Ivoire ($X) emerged as the largest ski-suit supplier in Western Africa, comprising 68% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Nigeria ($X), with a 32% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Cote d'Ivoire stood at -34.1%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Western Africa amounted to $X per unit, growing by 2.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price enjoyed measured growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the export price increased by 93% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2020 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Cote d'Ivoire ($X per unit), while Nigeria totaled $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Cote d'Ivoire (+4.0%).

Ski-Suit Imports

Imports in Western Africa

In 2021, supplies from abroad of ski-suits (excluding of knitted or crocheted textiles) decreased by -26.5% to X units for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 184% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

In value terms, ski-suit imports rose to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, showed a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 140% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Niger prevails in imports structure, recording X units, which was approx. 67% of total imports in 2021. Ghana (X units) ranks second in terms of the total imports with an 8% share, followed by Cabo Verde (6.2%) and Nigeria (4.7%). Burkina Faso (X units), Cote d'Ivoire (X units) and Senegal (X units) held a minor share of total imports.

Niger was also the fastest-growing in terms of the ski-suits (excluding of knitted or crocheted textiles) imports, with a CAGR of +48.9% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Burkina Faso (+23.9%), Ghana (+21.8%), Cabo Verde (+16.6%) and Cote d'Ivoire (+13.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Nigeria (-3.4%) and Senegal (-11.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Niger, Ghana, Burkina Faso and Cabo Verde increased by +63, +5.3, +3.2 and +3.1 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Niger ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported ski-suits (excluding of knitted or crocheted textiles) in Western Africa, comprising 70% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Cabo Verde ($X), with a 6.2% share of total imports. It was followed by Nigeria, with a 5.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Niger totaled +49.3%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Cabo Verde (+15.4% per year) and Nigeria (-0.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Western Africa amounted to $X per unit, increasing by 39% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Nigeria ($X per unit), while Ghana ($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 (+2.9%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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