SADC: Market for Refractory Bricks, Blocks and Tiles 2024

Market Size for Refractory Bricks, Blocks and Tiles in SADC

The SADC market for refractory bricks, blocks and tiles declined to $X in 2023, falling by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2021 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Refractory Bricks, Blocks and Tiles in SADC

In value terms, refractory bricks, blocks and tiles production reduced to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, posted a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2023, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Refractory Bricks, Blocks and Tiles

Exports in SADC

After five years of growth, overseas shipments of refractory bricks, blocks and tiles decreased by X% to X tons in 2023. Overall, exports continue to indicate a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, refractory bricks, blocks and tiles exports totaled $X in 2023. In general, exports, however, saw a tangible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa represented the largest exporter of refractory bricks, blocks and tiles in SADC, with the volume of exports finishing at X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Mozambique (X tons), constituting a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Zambia (X tons) and Mauritius (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

South Africa experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of refractory bricks, blocks and tiles. At the same time, Mauritius (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mauritius emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, Zambia (X%) and Mozambique (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. South Africa (X p.p.) and Mauritius (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Mozambique 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 ($X) remains the largest refractory bricks, blocks and tiles supplier in SADC, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Zambia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Mauritius, with a X% share.

In South Africa, refractory bricks, blocks and tiles exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Zambia (X% per year) and Mauritius (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Zambia ($X per ton), while Mozambique ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Refractory Bricks, Blocks and Tiles

Imports in SADC

In 2023, refractory bricks, blocks and tiles imports in SADC shrank significantly to X tons, declining by X% against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, refractory bricks, blocks and tiles imports declined slightly to $X in 2023. Total imports indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2022, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

South Africa was the largest importing country with an import of about X tons, which finished at X% of total imports. Zimbabwe (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with an X% share, followed by Zambia (X%), Mozambique (X%) and Tanzania (X%). The following importers - Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) and Angola (X tons) - each finished at a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to refractory bricks, blocks and tiles imports into South Africa stood at X%. At the same time, Mozambique (X%), Zimbabwe (X%), Tanzania (X%), Zambia (X%) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mozambique 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. While the share of Zimbabwe (X p.p.), Mozambique (X p.p.), Tanzania (X p.p.) and Zambia (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2023, the share of Angola (X p.p.) and South Africa (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported refractory bricks, blocks and tiles in SADC, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Zimbabwe ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Mozambique, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa was relatively modest. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Zimbabwe (X% per year) and Mozambique (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2023, increasing by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, refractory bricks, blocks and tiles import price increased by X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2023 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

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 Mozambique ($X per ton), while Angola ($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 more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform