Africa: Market for Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles 2024

Market Size for Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles in Africa

The African market for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles declined modestly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

Production of Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles in Africa

In value terms, production of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles declined modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

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Exports of Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles

Exports in Africa

In 2022, approx. X tons of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles were exported in Africa; surging by X% on the previous year. Overall, exports, however, saw a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles fell to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a slight curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons), Tanzania (X tons) and Zimbabwe (X tons) represented the major exporter of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles in Africa, mixing up X% of total export. It was distantly followed by Egypt (X tons), achieving a X% share of total exports. Rwanda (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

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

In value terms, South Africa ($X) emerged as the largest non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Tanzania ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Zimbabwe, with a X% share.

In South Africa, exports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles declined 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: Tanzania (X% per year) and Zimbabwe (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell notably in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while Zimbabwe ($X per ton) 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 more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles

Imports in Africa

In 2022, purchases abroad of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. Overall, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles shrank remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, posted strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of imports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles in 2022 were Guinea (X tons), Rwanda (X tons), Mozambique (X tons), Namibia (X tons), Ghana (X tons), Botswana (X tons), Djibouti (X tons), Cameroon (X tons), Sudan (X tons), Zambia (X tons), Ethiopia (X tons) and Swaziland (X tons), together accounting for X% of total import.

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

In value terms, the largest non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles importing markets in Africa were Guinea ($X), Djibouti ($X) and Ghana ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Guinea, 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

The import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated resilient growth 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. Based on 2022 figures, import price for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles increased by X% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

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 Djibouti ($X per ton), while Sudan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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