SADC: Market for Building Blocks And Bricks Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone 2024

Market Size for Building Blocks And Bricks Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone in SADC

The SADC market for building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone stood at $X in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Production of Building Blocks And Bricks Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone in SADC

In value terms, production of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone expanded modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Building Blocks And Bricks Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone

Exports in SADC

Exports of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone surged to X tons in 2022, with an increase of X% compared with the year before. Total exports indicated a measured 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, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, exports of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone amounted to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a slight increase 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, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Botswana (X tons) and South Africa (X tons) dominates stone structure, together generating X% of total exports. Zambia (X tons) held a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Zambia (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Botswana ($X), South Africa ($X) and Zambia ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total exports.

Zambia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a mild decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Zambia ($X per ton), while South Africa ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Building Blocks And Bricks Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone

Imports in SADC

In 2022, approx. X tons of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone were imported in SADC; jumping by X% against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a slight descent. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Lesotho (X tons) and Zimbabwe (X tons) dominates stone structure, together creating X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Swaziland (X tons), constituting a X% share of total imports. The following importers - South Africa (X tons), Zambia (X tons) and Botswana (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

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

In value terms, Zimbabwe ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone in SADC, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Lesotho ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by South Africa, with a X% share.

In Zimbabwe, imports of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Lesotho (X% per year) and South Africa (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded slight growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced 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 Zimbabwe ($X per ton), while Lesotho ($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 mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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