Western Africa: Wallpaper Market 2024

Wallpaper Market Size in Western Africa

The West African wallpaper market shrank slightly to $X in 2023, flattening at the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a pronounced slump. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Wallpaper Production in Western Africa

In value terms, wallpaper production amounted to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a noticeable decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

Wallpaper Exports

Exports in Western Africa

In 2023, overseas shipments of wallpaper and wall coverings increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, exports, however, recorded a sharp contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, wallpaper exports surged to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2023, Ghana (X tons) was the key exporter of wallpaper and wall coverings, constituting X% of total exports. Senegal (X kg) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Nigeria (X%), Niger (X%) and Mauritania (X%). Cote d'Ivoire (X kg) took a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Mauritania (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X), Ghana ($X) and Niger ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2023, together comprising X% of total exports.

Ghana, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, 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 Niger ($X per ton), while Mauritania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ghana (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Wallpaper Imports

Imports in Western Africa

In 2023, supplies from abroad of wallpaper and wall coverings decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after three years of growth. Overall, imports, however, showed a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, wallpaper imports fell to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2022, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Nigeria (X tons) was the key importer of wallpaper and wall coverings, making up X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Ghana (X tons), Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) and Togo (X tons), together achieving a X% share of total imports. Burkina Faso (X tons), Senegal (X tons) and Liberia (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to wallpaper imports into Nigeria stood at X%. At the same time, Burkina Faso (X%), Liberia (X%), Ghana (X%), Senegal (X%), Cote d'Ivoire (X%) and Togo (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 2012-2023. Ghana (X p.p.) and Nigeria (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Cote d'Ivoire and Togo saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported wallpaper and wall coverings in Western Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Cote d'Ivoire ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Togo, with a X% share.

In Nigeria, wallpaper imports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Cote d'Ivoire (X% per year) and Togo (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2023, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Liberia ($X per ton), while Ghana ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Senegal (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform