Western Africa: Baby Clothes Market 2024

Baby Clothes Market Size in Western Africa

The West African baby clothes market shrank to $X in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a slight decrease. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Baby Clothes Production in Western Africa

In value terms, baby clothes production fell modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Baby Clothes Exports

Exports in Western Africa

Baby clothes exports declined dramatically to X tons in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports saw a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, baby clothes exports contracted sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, exports faced a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Nigeria (X tons) represented the main exporter of babies clothing and accessories (not knitted or crocheted), making up X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Ghana (X tons), Togo (X tons) and Mauritania (X tons), together making up a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Sierra Leone (X kg), Niger (X kg) and Senegal (X kg) - together made up X% of total exports.

Nigeria was also the fastest-growing in terms of the babies clothing and accessories (not knitted or crocheted) exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Mauritania (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Senegal (X%), Niger (X%), Ghana (X%), Sierra Leone (X%) and Togo (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Nigeria, Ghana and Mauritania increased by X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Ghana ($X) remains the largest baby clothes supplier in Western Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Sierra Leone ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Nigeria, with a X% share.

In Ghana, baby clothes exports shrank 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: Sierra Leone (X% per year) and Nigeria (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

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

Baby Clothes Imports

Imports in Western Africa

In 2022, supplies from abroad of babies clothing and accessories (not knitted or crocheted) decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports recorded a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, baby clothes imports reduced to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Togo represented the largest importer of babies clothing and accessories (not knitted or crocheted) in Western Africa, with the volume of imports amounting to X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Senegal (X tons), Ghana (X tons) and Nigeria (X tons), together creating a X% share of total imports. Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), Niger (X tons) and Guinea (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

In value terms, Ghana ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported babies clothing and accessories (not knitted or crocheted) in Western Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Togo ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Cote d'Ivoire, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Ghana totaled X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Togo (X% per year) and Cote d'Ivoire (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a pronounced slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Guinea (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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