Africa: Ceramic Sanitary Ware Market 2024

Ceramic Sanitary Ware Market Size in Africa

The African ceramic sanitary ware market expanded notably to $X in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Ceramic Sanitary Ware Production in Africa

In value terms, ceramic sanitary ware production expanded notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

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Ceramic Sanitary Ware Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, approx. X units of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures were exported in Africa; waning by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, exports saw a slight setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked at X units in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, ceramic sanitary ware exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a modest expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 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

Egypt was the key exporter of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures in Africa, with the volume of exports finishing at X units, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. Morocco (X units) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Tunisia (X%).

Egypt was also the fastest-growing in terms of the ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. Tunisia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Morocco (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Egypt (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Morocco (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) remains the largest ceramic sanitary ware supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tunisia ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In Egypt, ceramic sanitary ware exports increased at 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: Tunisia (X% per year) and Morocco (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per unit, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price 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. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 Egypt ($X per unit), while Morocco ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

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

Ceramic Sanitary Ware Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, ceramic sanitary ware imports in Africa rose significantly to X units, picking up by X% on 2021 figures. In general, imports, however, recorded a mild setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, ceramic sanitary ware imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X units), distantly followed by Morocco (X units) and Libya (X units) were the major importers of ceramic sinks, baths, water closet pans and similar sanitary fixtures, together creating X% of total imports. Mauritius (X units), Ethiopia (X units), Algeria (X units), Namibia (X units), Liberia (X units), Somalia (X units), Ghana (X units), Tanzania (X units), Equatorial Guinea (X units) and Chad (X units) held a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to ceramic sanitary ware imports into South Africa stood at X%. At the same time, Chad (X%), Somalia (X%), Ethiopia (X%), Liberia (X%), Equatorial Guinea (X%), Mauritius (X%), Morocco (X%) and Namibia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Chad emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Tanzania (X%), Libya (X%), Ghana (X%) and Algeria (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of South Africa (X p.p.), Morocco (X p.p.), Ethiopia (X p.p.), Mauritius (X p.p.), Somalia (X p.p.), Chad (X p.p.), Liberia (X p.p.) and Equatorial Guinea (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Ghana (X p.p.), Libya (X p.p.) and Algeria (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest ceramic sanitary ware importing markets in Africa were South Africa ($X), Morocco ($X) and Ethiopia ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Libya, Namibia, Somalia, Liberia, Equatorial Guinea, Chad, Algeria, Mauritius, Ghana and Tanzania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per unit, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a slight reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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