SADC: Ceramic Household Article Market 2024

Ceramic Household Article Exports

Exports in SADC

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of ceramic household articles and toilet articles decreased by X% to X tons in 2023. Over the period under review, exports showed a pronounced slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2023, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, ceramic household article exports reduced to $X in 2023. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then reduced in the following year.

Exports by Country

South Africa was the key exporter of ceramic household articles and toilet articles in SADC, with the volume of exports finishing at X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Zimbabwe (X tons), achieving a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Mozambique (X tons), Namibia (X tons) and Tanzania (X tons) - each recorded a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to ceramic household article exports from South Africa stood at X%. At the same time, Mozambique (X%) and Zimbabwe (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mozambique emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, Namibia (X%) and Tanzania (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Zimbabwe (X p.p.) and Mozambique (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while South Africa saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest ceramic household article supplier in SADC, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Zimbabwe ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Namibia, with a X% share.

In South Africa, ceramic household article exports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2023. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Zimbabwe (X% per year) and Namibia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2022, and then shrank in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Ceramic Household Article Imports

Imports in SADC

In 2023, overseas purchases of ceramic household articles and toilet articles increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, ceramic household article imports contracted to $X in 2023. Overall, imports, however, showed a slight contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, South Africa (X tons) was the major importer of ceramic household articles and toilet articles, mixing up X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Tanzania (X tons), Angola (X tons), Mozambique (X tons) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons), together mixing up a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Zimbabwe (X tons) and Zambia (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

South Africa experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of ceramic household articles and toilet articles. At the same time, Democratic Republic of the Congo (X%), Mozambique (X%), Tanzania (X%), Zambia (X%) and Zimbabwe (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Democratic Republic of the Congo emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, Angola (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Mozambique, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Tanzania 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, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported ceramic household articles and toilet articles in SADC, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Angola, with an X% share.

In South Africa, ceramic household article imports decreased by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Democratic Republic of the Congo (X% per year) and Angola (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per ton), while Tanzania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Democratic Republic of the Congo (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform