Africa: Market for Kaolinitic Clays, Fireclays And Clays For Construction Use 2024

Market Size for Kaolinitic Clays, Fireclays And Clays For Construction Use in Africa

In 2021, the African market for kaolinitic clays, fireclays and clays for construction use decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year rising trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

Production of Kaolinitic Clays, Fireclays And Clays For Construction Use in Africa

In value terms, production of kaolinitic clays, fireclays and clays for construction use declined remarkably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020, and then contracted notably in the following year.

Exports of Kaolinitic Clays, Fireclays And Clays For Construction Use

Exports in Africa

In 2021, overseas shipments of kaolinitic clays, fireclays and clays for construction use decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, exports recorded a sharp setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of kaolinitic clays, fireclays and clays for construction use plummeted to $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a sharp downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa prevails in use structure, recording X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2021. Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons), Kenya (X tons) and Senegal (X tons) took a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to kaolinitic clay, fireclay and clay for construction use exports from South Africa stood at X%. At the same time, Democratic Republic of the Congo (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Democratic Republic of the Congo emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Kenya (X%) and Senegal (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of South Africa and Democratic Republic of the Congo increased by X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest kaolinitic clay, fireclay and clay for construction use supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Senegal, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Democratic Republic of the Congo (X% per year) and Senegal (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price enjoyed a prominent expansion. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per ton), while Kenya ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Senegal (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Kaolinitic Clays, Fireclays And Clays For Construction Use

Imports in Africa

In 2021, overseas purchases of kaolinitic clays, fireclays and clays for construction use decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after six years of growth. In general, imports saw a precipitous curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of kaolinitic clays, fireclays and clays for construction use fell dramatically to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a dramatic contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Algeria (X tons) and Tunisia (X tons) represented the major importers of kaolinitic clays, fireclays and clays for construction use in Africa, together making up X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by South Africa (X tons), mixing up a X% share of total imports. Egypt (X tons) and Nigeria (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Algeria (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X), South Africa ($X) and Tunisia ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Nigeria, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import 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 importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Nigeria ($X per ton), while Algeria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, 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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