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Western Africa: Paper Machinery Market 2024

Paper Machinery Market Size in Western Africa

The West African paper machinery market contracted slightly to $X.1B in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate strong growth. The level of consumption peaked at $X.4B in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Paper Machinery Production in Western Africa

In value terms, paper machinery production declined slightly to $X.2B in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X.1B in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Paper Machinery Exports

Exports in Western Africa

In 2021, approx. X units of machinery for making paper or paperboard were exported in Western Africa; remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, exports showed a dramatic contraction. The smallest decline of X% was in 2013. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, paper machinery exports amounted to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a precipitous setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Sierra Leone (X units) represented the key exporter of machinery for making paper or paperboard in Western Africa, committing X% of total export.

Sierra Leone experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of machinery for making paper or paperboard. While the share of Sierra Leone (X p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Sierra Leone was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Western Africa amounted to $X per unit, remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a sharp descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Sierra Leone.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Sierra Leone amounted to X% per year.

Paper Machinery Imports

Imports in Western Africa

In 2022, overseas purchases of machinery for making paper or paperboard were finally on the rise to reach X units for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, imports enjoyed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, paper machinery imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Nigeria was the main importing country with an import of around X units, which resulted at X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Cote d'Ivoire (X units), generating a X% share of total imports. Benin (X units), Togo (X units) and Burkina Faso (X units) held a little share of total imports.

Imports into Nigeria increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Burkina Faso (X%), Benin (X%) and Cote d'Ivoire (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Burkina Faso emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Western Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Togo (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Nigeria (X p.p.), Cote d'Ivoire (X p.p.), Benin (X p.p.) and Burkina Faso (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Togo (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the largest paper machinery importing markets in Western Africa were Cote d'Ivoire ($X), Nigeria ($X) and Benin ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. Burkina Faso and Togo lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Burkina Faso, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, 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, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a measured expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Cote d'Ivoire ($X per unit), while Togo ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2023 were Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia, together comprising 89% of total consumption.
The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia, with a combined 89% share of total production.
In value terms, the largest paper machinery importing markets in Western Africa were Cote d'Ivoire, Nigeria and Benin, together comprising 97% of total imports. Burkina Faso and Togo lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 2.1%.
In 2021, the export price in Western Africa amounted to $20 per unit, approximately mirroring the previous year.
In 2022, the import price in Western Africa amounted to $3,156 per unit, with an increase of 46% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the paper machinery market in Western Africa. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 28951115 - Machinery for making paper or paperboard

Country coverage:

  • Benin
  • Burkina Faso
  • Cabo Verde
  • Cote d'Ivoire
  • Gambia
  • Ghana
  • Guinea
  • Guinea-Bissau
  • Liberia
  • Mali
  • Mauritania
  • Niger
  • Nigeria
  • Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
  • Senegal
  • Sierra Leone
  • Togo

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Production in Western Africa, split by region and country
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Western Africa
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

Reasons to buy this report:

  • Take advantage of the latest data
  • Find deeper insights into current market developments
  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
    3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
    2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

    The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

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    • Benin
    • Burkina Faso
    • Cabo Verde
    • Gambia
    • Ghana
    • Guinea
    • Guinea-Bissau
    • Liberia
    • Mali
    • Mauritania
    • Niger
    • Nigeria
    • Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
    • Senegal
    • Sierra Leone
    • Togo
    • Cote d'Ivoire
  12. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
    5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
  13. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Consumption, By Country, 2023
    4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    10. Production Volume And Growth
    11. Exports And Growth
    12. Export Prices And Growth
    13. Market Size And Growth
    14. Per Capita Consumption
    15. Imports And Growth
    16. Import Prices
    17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    19. Production, By Country, 2023
    20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    32. Export Prices, 2012–2023

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