Western Africa: Cement Pipe Market 2023

Cement Pipe Market Size in Western Africa

The West African cement pipe market expanded to $X in 2022, growing by 2.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a pronounced contraction. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Cement Pipe Production in Western Africa

In value terms, cement pipe production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 36% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Cement Pipe Exports

Exports in Western Africa

After five years of decline, shipments abroad of pipes and other articles of cement increased by 37% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 120%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cement pipe exports expanded modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 105% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Mauritania (X tons) and Togo (X tons) were the major exporters of pipes and other articles of cement in 2022, recording near 22% and 21% of total exports, respectively. Nigeria (X tons) held a 13% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Sierra Leone (12%), Cote d'Ivoire (11%) and Cabo Verde (8.6%). Mali (X tons) held a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Mali (with a CAGR of +41.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Mauritania ($X) remains the largest cement pipe supplier in Western Africa, comprising 45% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Nigeria ($X), with a 19% share of total exports. It was followed by Cabo Verde, with a 14% share.

In Mauritania, cement pipe exports increased at an average annual rate of +79.1% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Nigeria (+6.8% per year) and Cabo Verde (+24.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Western Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -23.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the export price increased by 168% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

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 Mauritania ($X per ton), while Sierra Leone ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mauritania (+28.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cement Pipe Imports

Imports in Western Africa

In 2022, approx. X tons of pipes and other articles of cement were imported in Western Africa; reducing by -24.5% against the year before. Overall, imports faced a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 61% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cement pipe imports fell notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 80%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Ghana (X tons), distantly followed by Senegal (X tons), Nigeria (X tons), Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), Guinea (X tons), Benin (X tons) and Cabo Verde (X tons) represented the largest importers of pipes and other articles of cement, together committing 89% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Cote d'Ivoire (with a CAGR of +42.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Ghana ($X), Cote d'Ivoire ($X) and Senegal ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined 70% share of total imports.

Cote d'Ivoire, with a CAGR of +50.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among 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 2022, rising by 2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 97% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 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 ($X per ton), while Cabo Verde ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Benin (+8.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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