Market Intelligence
Indicators that shape sourcing decisions
Indicative market references maintained for client briefings. Figures are directional and confirmed per mandate before use.
Current snapshot
Freight & commodity indicators
Europe–West Africa 40ft spot
USD 2,340
-3.1% week on week
Canada–Africa air freight /kg
USD 4.15
+1.2% week on week
Hot-rolled steel index
USD 612 /t
+0.8% week on week
Cement (bulk, FOB)
USD 78 /t
-0.4% week on week
Cotton yarn 30s
USD 3.05 /kg
+2.4% week on week
Used vehicle demand index
118.4
+1.9% week on week
Corridor watch
Where we are seeing movement
Europe → West Africa
Capacity has normalised on North Europe to Lagos and Tema routings; consolidation windows are shortening.
Canada → Africa
Equipment and agricultural machinery flows remain steady, with documentation checks the main delay factor.
Intra-Africa
Regional overland corridors are absorbing more consumer goods volume as border processing improves.
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