Western Africa: Cigarettes Containing Tobacco Market 2024

Cigarettes Containing Tobacco Market Size in Western Africa

The West African cigarettes containing tobacco market was estimated at $X in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a pronounced expansion 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, consumption increased by X% against 2019 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cigarettes Containing Tobacco Production in Western Africa

In value terms, cigarettes containing tobacco production expanded modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated slight growth 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, production increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 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.

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Cigarettes Containing Tobacco Exports

Exports in Western Africa

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of cigarettes containing tobacco decreased by X% to X units in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cigarettes containing tobacco exports reached $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Nigeria (X units) was the main exporter of cigarettes containing tobacco, comprising X% of total exports. Senegal (X units) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Cote d'Ivoire (X units) and Burkina Faso (X units). All these countries together took near X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to cigarettes containing tobacco exports from Nigeria stood at X%. At the same time, Burkina Faso (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Burkina Faso emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Western Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Cote d'Ivoire experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Senegal (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Burkina Faso (X p.p.), Nigeria (X p.p.) and Cote d'Ivoire (X p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X) remains the largest cigarettes containing tobacco supplier in Western Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Senegal ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Burkina Faso, with a X% share.

In Nigeria, cigarettes containing tobacco exports declined 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: Senegal (X% per year) and Burkina Faso (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Western Africa stood at less than $X per thousand units in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at less than $X per thousand units in 2017; however, from 2018 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 Senegal (less than $X per thousand units), while Nigeria (less than $X per thousand units) 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 mixed trends in the export price figures.

Cigarettes Containing Tobacco Imports

Imports in Western Africa

Cigarettes containing tobacco imports reached X units in 2022, growing by X% against the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, cigarettes containing tobacco imports dropped modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a perceptible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Guinea (X units) was the major importer of cigarettes containing tobacco, creating X% of total imports. Niger (X units) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Nigeria (X units), Mali (X units), Mauritania (X units) and Ghana (X units). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total imports. Sierra Leone (X units) took a relatively small share of total imports.

Imports into Guinea increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Ghana (X%), Nigeria (X%), Mauritania (X%), Sierra Leone (X%), Mali (X%) and Niger (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. Nigeria (X p.p.), Guinea (X p.p.) and Ghana (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Niger saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Guinea ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported cigarettes containing tobacco in Western Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Niger ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Mali, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Guinea totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Niger (X% per year) and Mali (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Western Africa amounted to less than $X per thousand units, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the import price increased by X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of less than $X per thousand units. From 2014 to 2022, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Sierra Leone (less than $X per thousand units), while Nigeria (less than $X per thousand units) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, 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.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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