Western Africa: Non-Knitted Women Apparel Market 2022

Non-Knitted Women Apparel Market Size in Western Africa

The West African non-knitted women apparel market amounted to $X in 2021, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption enjoyed prominent growth. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Non-Knitted Women Apparel Production in Western Africa

In value terms, non-knitted women apparel production stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Non-Knitted Women Apparel Exports

Exports in Western Africa

In 2021, overseas shipments of women's or girls' clothing (not knitted or crocheted) increased by X% to X units, rising for the second consecutive year after four years of decline. Over the period under review, exports posted a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, non-knitted women apparel exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw a strong expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Ghana was the largest exporting country with an export of around X units, which resulted at X% of total exports. Cote d'Ivoire (X units) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Nigeria (X%). The following exporters - Sierra Leone (X units), Mali (X units) and Senegal (X units) - together made up X% of total exports.

Ghana was also the fastest-growing in terms of the women's or girls' clothing (not knitted or crocheted) exports, with a CAGR of +X% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Nigeria (+X%), Senegal (+X%) and Cote d'Ivoire (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Mali experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Sierra Leone (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Ghana (+X p.p.) and Nigeria (+X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Cote d'Ivoire (-X p.p.), Mali (-X p.p.) and Sierra Leone (-X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Ghana ($X) remains the largest non-knitted women apparel supplier in Western Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Nigeria ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Cote d'Ivoire, with a X% share.

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Western Africa amounted to $X per unit, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Senegal ($X per unit), while Mali ($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 (+X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Non-Knitted Women Apparel Imports

Imports in Western Africa

In 2021, overseas purchases of women's or girls' clothing (not knitted or crocheted) increased by X% to X units, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, imports recorded a tangible expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-knitted women apparel imports declined to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Ghana dominates imports structure, finishing at X units, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2021. Guinea (X units) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Cote d'Ivoire (X%). The following importers - Liberia (X units) and Senegal (X units) - each finished at a X% share of total imports.

Ghana was also the fastest-growing in terms of the women's or girls' clothing (not knitted or crocheted) imports, with a CAGR of +X% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Liberia (+X%), Cote d'Ivoire (+X%) and Guinea (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Senegal (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Ghana (+X p.p.) and Cote d'Ivoire (+X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of Senegal (-X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Ghana ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported women's or girls' clothing (not knitted or crocheted) in Western Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Guinea ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Cote d'Ivoire, with a X% share.

In Ghana, non-knitted women apparel imports expanded at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Guinea (+X% per year) and Cote d'Ivoire (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Western Africa stood at $X per unit in 2021, with a decrease of -X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a slight expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Liberia ($X per unit), while Ghana ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

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

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