Western Africa: X-Ray Generator Market 2025

X-Ray Generator Market Size in Western Africa

The West African x-ray generator market was estimated at $X in 2021, with an increase of 4.7% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +46.8% against 2014 indices. The level of consumption peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

X-Ray Generator Production in Western Africa

In value terms, x-ray generator production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -0.7% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 33% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

X-Ray Generator Exports

Exports in Western Africa

In 2021, shipments abroad of x-ray generators decreased by -47.3% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. Overall, exports, however, recorded a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 310% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, x-ray generator exports contracted to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted perceptible growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 76%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Ghana (X tons) and Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) were the key exporters of x-ray generators in 2021, resulting at near 36% and 27% of total exports, respectively. Guinea (X kg) ranks next in terms of the total exports with a 14% share, followed by Benin (5.8%), Senegal (5.7%) and Nigeria (5%). Niger (X kg) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Ghana (with a CAGR of +19.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest x-ray generator supplying countries in Western Africa were Guinea ($X), Cote d'Ivoire ($X) and Senegal ($X), together comprising 70% of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Cote d'Ivoire, with a CAGR of +15.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 ton in 2021, rising by 70% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 109% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a 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 Senegal ($X per ton), while Benin ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Nigeria (+12.7%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

X-Ray Generator Imports

Imports in Western Africa

X-ray generator imports skyrocketed to X tons in 2021, growing by 50% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports showed strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 146% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, x-ray generator imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports showed buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 299% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Mali (X tons), Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), Nigeria (X tons) and Senegal (X tons) represented roughly 74% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Ghana (X tons) and Burkina Faso (X tons), together creating a 17% share of total imports. Togo (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Togo (with a CAGR of +36.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Cote d'Ivoire ($X), Nigeria ($X) and Burkina Faso ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, with a combined 48% share of total imports.

Burkina Faso, with a CAGR of +43.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The import price in Western Africa stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price enjoyed perceptible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 62%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Burkina Faso (+7.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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