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The table summarises the country and product-group split of verified buyer requests received on Tafric over the last 90 days, with transit time from the nearest Turkish port.
| COUNTRY | TOP ITEM | OPEN REQUESTS | TRANSIT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | Rebar, cement | 214 | Mersin → 16 days |
| Kenya | Ceramics, sanitaryware | 132 | Aliağa → 21 days |
| Egypt | PVC joinery, insulation | 98 | Mersin → 5 days |
| Ghana | Cement, clinker | 76 | Mersin → 18 days |
| Senegal | Rebar, paint | 61 | Ambarlı → 12 days |
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Most African buyers expect CFR. Listings that state the port and delivery window clearly get noticeably more replies.
Each analysis joins two sources: real, verified buyer requests on Tafric and public customs/import data from 54 countries. We aggregate demand by product group and country and pair it with transit time from the nearest Turkish port.
We present ranges rather than exact prices and direction rather than exact volume, so an exporter can quickly see which item to focus on and where.
By volume, Nigeria, Egypt, Kenya, Ghana and Senegal lead. Nigeria leads in steel long products, Kenya in ceramics, and Egypt in PVC and joinery.
A combination of verified open buyer requests on Tafric and public customs/import data from 54 countries. They are trend- and direction-oriented, not exact price or volume commitments.
Monthly; the demand tables reflect the verified request distribution of the last 90 days.
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