Africa: Expanded Clays Market 2024

Expanded Clays Market Size in Africa

The African expanded clays market dropped to $X in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a abrupt downturn. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Expanded Clays Production in Africa

In value terms, expanded clays production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Expanded Clays Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, approx. X tons of exfoliated vermiculite, expanded clays and foamed slag were exported in Africa; which is down by X% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, expanded clays exports fell markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Uganda (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) were the main exporters of exfoliated vermiculite, expanded clays and foamed slag in 2022, recording near X% and X% of total exports, respectively. South Africa (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Tunisia (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total exports. Kenya (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

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

In value terms, Uganda ($X) remains the largest expanded clays supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Tunisia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Egypt, with an X% share.

In Uganda, expanded clays exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Tunisia (X% per year) and Egypt (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Tunisia ($X per ton), while Egypt ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Expanded Clays Imports

Imports in Africa

Expanded clays imports soared to X tons in 2022, increasing by X% compared with the year before. Total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, expanded clays imports soared to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value 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. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Nigeria represented the key importing country with an import of around X tons, which reached X% of total imports. Algeria (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Morocco (X%), Angola (X%) and Egypt (X%). South Africa (X tons) and Ghana (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

Nigeria was also the fastest-growing in terms of the exfoliated vermiculite, expanded clays and foamed slag imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Egypt (X%), Ghana (X%) and South Africa (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Angola and Algeria experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Morocco (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Nigeria, Egypt and South Africa increased by X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported exfoliated vermiculite, expanded clays and foamed slag in Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Algeria ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Morocco, with a X% share.

In Nigeria, expanded clays imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Algeria (X% per year) and Morocco (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 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 South Africa ($X per ton), while Angola ($X per ton) 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 more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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