Africa: Market for Clays For Construction and Industrial Use 2024

Market Size for Clays For Construction and Industrial Use in Africa

The African market for clays for construction and industrial use rose to $X in 2023, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption enjoyed a resilient expansion. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Clays For Construction and Industrial Use in Africa

In value terms, production of clays for construction and industrial use reached $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, production of growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Clays For Construction and Industrial Use

Exports in Africa

In 2023, approx. X tons of clays for construction and industrial use were exported in Africa; shrinking by X% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports recorded a mild decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of clays for construction and industrial use declined to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2023, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Senegal (X tons) and South Africa (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Morocco (X tons) and Egypt (X tons), together generating a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Egypt (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

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

In South Africa, exports of clays for construction and industrial use remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2023. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Senegal (X% per year) and Egypt (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2023, picking up by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, export price for clays for construction and industrial use increased by X% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2023, 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 Clays For Construction and Industrial Use

Imports in Africa

In 2023, the amount of clays for construction and industrial use imported in Africa declined significantly to X tons, falling by X% against 2022 figures. In general, imports recorded a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of clays for construction and industrial use fell to $X in 2023. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then declined in the following year.

Imports by Country

Tunisia was the main importing country with an import of about X tons, which amounted to X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Algeria (X tons), Morocco (X tons), Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) and South Africa (X tons), together mixing up a X% share of total imports. Kenya (X tons), Nigeria (X tons) and Cameroon (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Cote d'Ivoire (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Algeria ($X), Tunisia ($X) and South Africa ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, with a combined X% share of total imports. Morocco, Cote d'Ivoire, Nigeria, Kenya and Cameroon lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Cote d'Ivoire, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 2023, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, import price for clays for construction and industrial use decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2022 to 2023, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Algeria (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform