Western Africa: Desktop Computer Market 2024

Desktop Computer Market Size in Western Africa

The West African desktop computer market rose rapidly to $X in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a perceptible shrinkage. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Desktop Computer Production in Western Africa

In value terms, desktop computer production rose markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a mild decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Desktop Computer Exports

Exports in Western Africa

In 2022, shipments abroad of desktop computers increased by X% to X units, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, desktop computer exports reduced sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Senegal dominates exports structure, amounting to X units, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. Cabo Verde (X units) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Ghana (X%), Cote d'Ivoire (X%), Mali (X%) and Nigeria (X%). Togo (X units) took a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to desktop computer exports from Senegal stood at X%. At the same time, Cabo Verde (X%), Mali (X%), Togo (X%) and Cote d'Ivoire (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Cabo Verde emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Western Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Ghana (X%) and Nigeria (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Senegal (X p.p.), Cabo Verde (X p.p.) and Mali (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Ghana (X p.p.) and Nigeria (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Senegal ($X) remains the largest desktop computer supplier in Western Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Nigeria ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Cabo Verde, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Senegal totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Nigeria (X% per year) and Cabo Verde (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Western Africa stood at $X per unit in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Nigeria ($X per unit), while Cote d'Ivoire ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

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

Desktop Computer Imports

Imports in Western Africa

In 2022, approx. X units of desktop computers were imported in Western Africa; declining by X% compared with the year before. Overall, imports continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X units in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, desktop computer imports rose sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Nigeria (X units), distantly followed by Cote d'Ivoire (X units), Ghana (X units), Senegal (X units), Mali (X units) and Burkina Faso (X units) were the key importers of desktop computers, together comprising X% of total imports. Mauritania (X units) held a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Mali (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Mali, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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 2022, the import price in Western Africa amounted to $X per unit, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Ghana ($X per unit), while Mauritania ($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 (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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