Africa: Ceramic Tile Market 2024

Ceramic Tile Market Size in Africa

The African ceramic tile market dropped remarkably to $X in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a noticeable downturn. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Ceramic Tile Production in Africa

In value terms, ceramic tile production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Ceramic Tile Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, approx. X square meters of ceramic tiles were exported in Africa; with an increase of X% on the year before. In general, exports enjoyed a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, ceramic tile exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Egypt dominates exports structure, reaching X square meters, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by South Africa (X square meters), Zimbabwe (X square meters) and Ghana (X square meters), together constituting an X% share of total exports. Tunisia (X square meters) took a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to ceramic tile exports from Egypt stood at X%. At the same time, Zimbabwe (X%) and Ghana (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Zimbabwe emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. South Africa experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Tunisia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Zimbabwe (X p.p.), Egypt (X p.p.) and Ghana (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Tunisia and South Africa saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) remains the largest ceramic tile supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Africa ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Ghana, with a X% share.

In Egypt, ceramic tile exports shrank 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: South Africa (X% per year) and Ghana (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per square meter in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, faced a abrupt shrinkage. The level of export peaked at $X per square meter in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Ghana ($X per square meter), while Zimbabwe ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

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

Ceramic Tile Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, approx. X square meters of ceramic tiles were imported in Africa; dropping by X% compared with 2021. Overall, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X square meters. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, ceramic tile imports amounted to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a mild decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the twelve major importers of ceramic tiles, namely South Africa, Libya, Morocco, Senegal, Cameroon, Cote d'Ivoire, Nigeria, Ghana, Algeria, Mozambique, Somalia and Angola, represented more than half of total import. Tanzania (X square meters) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Somalia (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest ceramic tile importing markets in Africa were Morocco ($X), South Africa ($X) and Libya ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Nigeria, Algeria, Senegal, Ghana, Cote d'Ivoire, Cameroon, Angola, Mozambique, Tanzania and Somalia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of 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

The import price in Africa stood at $X per square meter in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per square meter. From 2015 to 2022, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Morocco ($X per square meter), while Somalia ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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