SADC: Market for Ceramic Pipes, Conduits, Guttering And Pipe Fittings 2024

Market Size for Ceramic Pipes, Conduits, Guttering And Pipe Fittings in SADC

In 2023, the SADC market for ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a pronounced decrease. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Ceramic Pipes, Conduits, Guttering And Pipe Fittings in SADC

In value terms, production of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings contracted slightly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Ceramic Pipes, Conduits, Guttering And Pipe Fittings

Exports in SADC

In 2023, exports of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings in SADC contracted sharply to X tons, dropping by X% against 2022 figures. Overall, exports saw a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings reduced remarkably to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2023, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from South Africa (X tons) and Tanzania (X tons), together reaching X% of total export.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Tanzania (with a CAGR of X%).

In value terms, South Africa ($X) and Tanzania ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2023.

Tanzania, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed tangible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Tanzania totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tanzania (X%).

Imports of Ceramic Pipes, Conduits, Guttering And Pipe Fittings

Imports in SADC

In 2023, overseas purchases of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, imports continue to indicate a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings skyrocketed to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Tanzania (X tons) and Comoros (X tons) dominates fittings structure, together achieving X% of total imports. Zambia (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Mozambique (X tons), Zimbabwe (X tons) and Namibia (X tons). All these countries together took near X% share of total imports. Madagascar (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Comoros (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Zimbabwe ($X), Comoros ($X) and Tanzania ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Comoros, 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 SADC amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, 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 Zimbabwe ($X per ton), while Tanzania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform