Western Africa: Market for Unsaturated Chlorinated Derivatives Of Acyclic Hydrocarbons (Excluding Vinyl Chloride, Trichloroethylene, Tetrachloroethylene) 2024

Market Size for Unsaturated Chlorinated Derivatives Of Acyclic Hydrocarbons (Excluding Vinyl Chloride, Trichloroethylene, Tetrachloroethylene) in Western Africa

In 2022, the West African market for unsaturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons (excluding vinyl chloride, trichloroethylene, tetrachloroethylene) increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Unsaturated Chlorinated Derivatives Of Acyclic Hydrocarbons (Excluding Vinyl Chloride, Trichloroethylene, Tetrachloroethylene) in Western Africa

In value terms, production of unsaturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons (excluding vinyl chloride, trichloroethylene, tetrachloroethylene) contracted slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, enjoyed a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Unsaturated Chlorinated Derivatives Of Acyclic Hydrocarbons (Excluding Vinyl Chloride, Trichloroethylene, Tetrachloroethylene)

Exports in Western Africa

In 2021, approx. X tons of unsaturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons (excluding vinyl chloride, trichloroethylene, tetrachloroethylene) were exported in Western Africa; rising by X% on 2020 figures. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of unsaturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons (excluding vinyl chloride, trichloroethylene, tetrachloroethylene) soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a sharp slump. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Mauritania (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports in 2021.

Mauritania experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of unsaturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons (excluding vinyl chloride, trichloroethylene, tetrachloroethylene). From 2012 to 2021, the share of Mauritania increased by X percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In Mauritania, exports of unsaturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons (excluding vinyl chloride, trichloroethylene, tetrachloroethylene) remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a sharp contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

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

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

Imports of Unsaturated Chlorinated Derivatives Of Acyclic Hydrocarbons (Excluding Vinyl Chloride, Trichloroethylene, Tetrachloroethylene)

Imports in Western Africa

In 2022, supplies from abroad of unsaturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons (excluding vinyl chloride, trichloroethylene, tetrachloroethylene) increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, imports showed resilient growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of unsaturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons (excluding vinyl chloride, trichloroethylene, tetrachloroethylene) surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Senegal represented the key importer of unsaturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons (excluding vinyl chloride, trichloroethylene, tetrachloroethylene) in Western Africa, with the volume of imports resulting at X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Nigeria (X tons), comprising a X% share of total imports. Ghana (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to unsaturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons (excluding vinyl chloride, trichloroethylene, tetrachloroethylene) imports into Senegal stood at X%. At the same time, Ghana (X%) and Nigeria (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Ghana emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Western Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Senegal increased by X percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Senegal ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported unsaturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons (excluding vinyl chloride, trichloroethylene, tetrachloroethylene) in Western Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Nigeria ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Senegal amounted to X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Nigeria (X% per year) and Ghana (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Western Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 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 Ghana ($X per ton), while Senegal ($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