Western Africa: Telephonic Switching Apparatus Market 2025

Telephonic Switching Apparatus Market Size in Western Africa

The West African telephonic switching apparatus market dropped modestly to $X in 2022, shrinking by -3.3% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -25.1% against 2019 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Telephonic Switching Apparatus Production in Western Africa

In value terms, telephonic switching apparatus production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 629% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Telephonic Switching Apparatus Exports

Exports in Western Africa

In 2022, overseas shipments of telephonic or telegraphic switching apparatus decreased by -0.7% to X units, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 78%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, telephonic switching apparatus exports totaled $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 64% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Nigeria (X units) was the key exporter of telephonic or telegraphic switching apparatus, comprising 56% of total exports. Cote d'Ivoire (X units) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Ghana (X units) and Benin (X units). All these countries together held near 30% share of total exports. Mali (X units), Senegal (X units) and Togo (X units) held a minor share of total exports.

Exports from Nigeria decreased at an average annual rate of -10.6% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Togo (+51.0%), Benin (+18.7%), Cote d'Ivoire (+17.0%), Mali (+16.2%) and Ghana (+5.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Togo emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Western Africa, with a CAGR of +51.0% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Senegal (-15.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Cote d'Ivoire (+13 p.p.), Ghana (+7.3 p.p.), Benin (+4.2 p.p.), Mali (+3.5 p.p.) and Togo (+2.2 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Senegal and Nigeria saw its share reduced by -5% and -28.4% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X) remains the largest telephonic switching apparatus supplier in Western Africa, comprising 55% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Ghana ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Cote d'Ivoire, with an 8.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Nigeria amounted to -1.2%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ghana (+6.5% per year) and Cote d'Ivoire (+0.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Western Africa amounted to $X per unit, increasing by 1.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the export price increased by 75%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Nigeria (+10.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Telephonic Switching Apparatus Imports

Imports in Western Africa

In 2022, imports of telephonic or telegraphic switching apparatus in Western Africa reached X units, with an increase of 4% on 2021. Over the period under review, imports posted a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 319%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, telephonic switching apparatus imports reached $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a pronounced increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 48%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Nigeria prevails in imports structure, finishing at X units, which was near 66% of total imports in 2022. Ghana (X units) ranks second in terms of the total imports with an 8.1% share, followed by Senegal (6.1%) and Cote d'Ivoire (4.8%). The following importers - Mali (X units), Togo (X units) and Burkina Faso (X units) - together made up 8.1% of total imports.

Imports into Nigeria increased at an average annual rate of +9.8% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Senegal (+11.2%), Togo (+9.0%) and Ghana (+2.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Senegal emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Western Africa, with a CAGR of +11.2% from 2012-2022. Burkina Faso experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Cote d'Ivoire (-1.0%) and Mali (-5.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Nigeria and Senegal increased by +17 and +2.1 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported telephonic or telegraphic switching apparatus in Western Africa, comprising 68% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Ghana ($X), with a 7.4% share of total imports. It was followed by Cote d'Ivoire, with a 5.8% share.

In Nigeria, telephonic switching apparatus imports expanded at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Ghana (-3.5% per year) and Cote d'Ivoire (-1.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Western Africa stood at $X per unit in 2022, increasing by 8.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the import price increased by 307% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mali ($X per unit), while Burkina Faso ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Togo (+7.2%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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