Western Africa: Unmanufactured Tobacco Market 2024

Unmanufactured Tobacco Market Size in Western Africa

In 2022, the West African unmanufactured tobacco market increased by X% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Unmanufactured Tobacco Production in Western Africa

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), Nigeria (X tons) and Ghana (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production. Guinea, Niger, Togo and Mali lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

The average unmanufactured tobacco yield dropped slightly to X kg per ha in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X kg per ha. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the unmanufactured tobacco yield remained at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of tobacco (unmanufactured) production in Western Africa shrank modestly to X ha, approximately reflecting 2021. In general, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Unmanufactured Tobacco Exports

Exports in Western Africa

Unmanufactured tobacco exports reduced notably to X tons in 2022, dropping by X% compared with 2021 figures. In general, exports showed a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco exports contracted remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Senegal (X tons) was the main exporter of tobacco (unmanufactured), constituting X% of total exports. Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Nigeria (X tons). All these countries together took near X% share of total exports. Sierra Leone (X tons) held a minor share of total exports.

Senegal was also the fastest-growing in terms of the tobacco (unmanufactured) exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. Sierra Leone (X%), Nigeria (X%) and Cote d'Ivoire (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Senegal (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Nigeria and Cote d'Ivoire saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Senegal ($X) remains the largest unmanufactured tobacco supplier in Western Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Cote d'Ivoire ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Sierra Leone, with a X% share.

In Senegal, unmanufactured tobacco exports decreased by 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: Cote d'Ivoire (X% per year) and Sierra Leone (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Western Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price posted a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Cote d'Ivoire ($X per ton), while Nigeria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Unmanufactured Tobacco Imports

Imports in Western Africa

In 2022, overseas purchases of tobacco (unmanufactured) increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Total imports indicated a measured expansion 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. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco imports surged to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Nigeria represented the major importer of tobacco (unmanufactured) in Western Africa, with the volume of imports reaching X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), comprising a X% share of total imports. Senegal (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Nigeria increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Cote d'Ivoire (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Cote d'Ivoire emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Western Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Senegal (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Cote d'Ivoire (X p.p.) and 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, the largest unmanufactured tobacco importing markets in Western Africa were Cote d'Ivoire ($X), Nigeria ($X) and Senegal ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Nigeria, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the import prices remained 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 ($X per ton), while Senegal ($X per ton) 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 a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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