Western Africa: Non-Medical X-Ray Market 2024

Non-Medical X-Ray Market Size in Western Africa

The West African non-medical x-ray market fell rapidly to $X in 2023, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a abrupt curtailment. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Non-Medical X-Ray Production in Western Africa

In value terms, non-medical x-ray production reduced slightly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a mild slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2023, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Non-Medical X-Ray Exports

Exports in Western Africa

Non-medical x-ray exports surged to X units in 2023, growing by X% against 2022 figures. Overall, exports posted a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, non-medical x-ray exports dropped to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2022, and then shrank in the following year.

Exports by Country

Nigeria was the key exporting country with an export of around X units, which recorded X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Senegal (X units), making up a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to non-medical x-ray exports from Nigeria stood at X%. At the same time, Senegal (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Senegal emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Western Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Nigeria and Senegal increased by X and X percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Senegal ($X) and Nigeria ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2023.

Senegal, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Western Africa stood at $X per unit in 2023, falling by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per unit in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Senegal ($X per unit), while Nigeria stood at $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Senegal (X%).

Non-Medical X-Ray Imports

Imports in Western Africa

In 2023, purchases abroad of non-medical x-rays decreased by X% to X units, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X units in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-medical x-ray imports rose sharply to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a slight decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Ghana was the major importer of non-medical x-rays in Western Africa, with the volume of imports amounting to X units, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2023. Cote d'Ivoire (X units) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Nigeria (X%). Guinea (X units), Burkina Faso (X units), Niger (X units), Benin (X units) and Mali (X units) held a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Cote d'Ivoire (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest non-medical x-ray importing markets in Western Africa were Ghana ($X), Cote d'Ivoire ($X) and Nigeria ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Guinea, Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger and Benin lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Benin, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Western Africa stood at $X per unit in 2023, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Guinea ($X per unit), while Benin ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform