Western Africa: Hand-Held Blow Pipe Market 2024

Hand-Held Blow Pipe Market Size in Western Africa

In 2022, the West African hand-held blow pipe market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, consumption, however, showed measured growth. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Hand-Held Blow Pipe Production in Western Africa

In value terms, hand-held blow pipe production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Hand-Held Blow Pipe Exports

Exports in Western Africa

In 2022, hand-held blow pipe exports in Western Africa dropped markedly to X units, falling by X% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a sharp setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, hand-held blow pipe exports contracted markedly to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Senegal (X units) and Cote d'Ivoire (X units) represented roughly X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Ghana (X units) and Togo (X units), together comprising a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Togo (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Cote d'Ivoire ($X) emerged as the largest hand-held blow pipe supplier in Western Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Ghana ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Togo, with a X% share.

In Cote d'Ivoire, hand-held blow pipe exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ghana (X% per year) and Togo (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Western Africa stood at $X per unit in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

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 Ghana ($X per unit), while Senegal ($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 (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Hand-Held Blow Pipe Imports

Imports in Western Africa

In 2022, overseas purchases of hand-held blow pipes for soldering, brazing or welding decreased by X% to X units, falling for the third consecutive year after five years of growth. Overall, imports, however, saw a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, hand-held blow pipe imports declined notably to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Nigeria dominates imports structure, reaching X units, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. Senegal (X units) held a relatively small share of total imports.

Nigeria was also the fastest-growing in terms of the hand-held blow pipes for soldering, brazing or welding imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Senegal (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Nigeria (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Senegal saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported hand-held blow pipes for soldering, brazing or welding in Western Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Senegal ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Nigeria totaled X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Western Africa amounted to $X per unit, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Senegal ($X per unit), while Nigeria amounted to $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Nigeria (X%).

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