Western Africa - Tanks, Casks, Drums, Cans, Boxes and Similar Containers - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Container Market Size in Western Africa
The West African container market fell to $X in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate resilient growth. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.
Container Production in Western Africa
In value terms, container production fell slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.
Container Exports
Exports in Western Africa
Container exports surged to X units in 2022, with an increase of X% compared with 2021. In general, exports recorded a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, container exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.
Exports by Country
Nigeria represented the key exporter of tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers in Western Africa, with the volume of exports finishing at X units, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Cote d'Ivoire (X units), comprising a X% share of total exports. Benin (X units) and Senegal (X units) held a minor share of total exports.
Nigeria was also the fastest-growing in terms of the tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Benin (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Senegal (X%) and Cote d'Ivoire (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Nigeria and Benin increased by X and X percentage points, respectively.
In value terms, Nigeria ($X) remains the largest container supplier in Western Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Cote d'Ivoire ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Senegal, with a X% share.
From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Nigeria totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Cote d'Ivoire (X% per year) and Senegal (X% per year).
Export Prices by Country
The export price in Western Africa stood at $X per unit in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2017 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Senegal ($X per unit), while Benin ($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.
Container Imports
Imports in Western Africa
In 2022, purchases abroad of tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers decreased by X% to X units for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Total imports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked at X units in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.
In value terms, container imports contracted slightly to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then dropped modestly in the following year.
Imports by Country
In 2022, Senegal (X units), Guinea (X units) and Ghana (X units) represented the key importer of tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers in Western Africa, committing X% of total import. Cote d'Ivoire (X units) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Nigeria (X%) and Togo (X%). Sierra Leone (X units) and Mali (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Sierra Leone (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, Senegal ($X), Guinea ($X) and Ghana ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising X% of total imports. Cote d'Ivoire, Togo, Nigeria, Sierra Leone and Mali lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.
Togo, with a CAGR of X%, 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
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 continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.
Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Cote d'Ivoire ($X per unit) and Senegal ($X per unit), while Mali ($X per unit) and Nigeria ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Senegal (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the container 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 25911100 - Tanks, casks, drums, cans... (excluding for gas) of iron or steel, . .50 l, . .300 l
- Prodcom 25911200 - Tanks, casks, drums... (excluding for gas) of iron or steel, < .50 l
- Prodcom 25921133 - Cans used for preserving food and drink of iron or steel, < .50 l, food cans
- Prodcom 25921135 - Cans used for preserving food and drink of iron or steel, < .50 l, drinks
- Prodcom 25921150 - Cans other than for preserving food and drink of iron or steel, < .50 l
- Prodcom 25921210 - Aluminium collapsible tubular containers of a capacity . .300 litres, for any material except compressed or liquefied gas
- Prodcom 25921240 - Casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers, of aluminium, for any material (other than compressed or liquefied gas), n.e.s. (other than collapsible tubular containers and containers for aerosols)
- Prodcom 25921260 - Aluminium aerosol containers, with a capacity . .300 litres
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
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
- MOST TRADED PRODUCT
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
- PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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11. COUNTRY PROFILES
The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- 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
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Consumption, By Country, 2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, By Country, 2023
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, 2012–2023
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