Western Africa: Transmission Apparatus Market 2025

Transmission Apparatus Market Size in Western Africa

After two years of decline, the West African transmission apparatus market increased by 11% to $X in 2021. The total consumption indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -11.7% against 2018 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Transmission Apparatus Production in Western Africa

In value terms, transmission apparatus production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -18.3% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 78% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Transmission Apparatus Exports

Exports in Western Africa

Transmission apparatus exports shrank dramatically to X tons in 2021, declining by -37% on 2020 figures. Overall, exports showed a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 127% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, transmission apparatus exports declined remarkably to $X in 2021. In general, exports showed a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 211%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Ghana (X tons), Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) and Nigeria (X tons) represented the largest exporter of transmission apparatus incorporating reception apparatus in Western Africa, committing 79% of total export. It was distantly followed by Senegal (X kg), creating a 5.6% share of total exports. Liberia (X kg), Benin (X kg) and Mali (X kg) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Liberia (with a CAGR of +27.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X) emerged as the largest transmission apparatus supplier in Western Africa, comprising 44% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Ghana ($X), with a 21% share of total exports. It was followed by Cote d'Ivoire, with a 20% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Nigeria stood at -10.1%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ghana (-14.1% per year) and Cote d'Ivoire (-8.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, growing by 27% against the previous year. Export price indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, transmission apparatus export price increased by +51.1% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 62% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mali ($X per ton), while Senegal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Cote d'Ivoire (+13.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Transmission Apparatus Imports

Imports in Western Africa

For the fifth consecutive year, Western Africa recorded growth in supplies from abroad of transmission apparatus incorporating reception apparatus, which increased by 6.6% to X tons in 2021. In general, imports showed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, transmission apparatus imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports showed buoyant growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Senegal (X tons), Ghana (X tons) and Mali (X tons) was the key importer of transmission apparatus incorporating reception apparatus in Western Africa, achieving 69% of total import. Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Nigeria (X tons) and Guinea (X tons). All these countries together held near 22% share of total imports. Burkina Faso (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Cote d'Ivoire (with a CAGR of +37.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest transmission apparatus importing markets in Western Africa were Mali ($X), Ghana ($X) and Cote d'Ivoire ($X), together comprising 60% of total imports. Senegal, Guinea, Nigeria and Burkina Faso lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 31%.

Guinea, with a CAGR of +34.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of 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 ton, jumping by 54% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Guinea (+7.8%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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