South Africa: Ceramic Tile Market 2024

Ceramic Tile Market Size in South Africa

After three years of growth, the South African ceramic tile market decreased by X% to $X in 2022. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Ceramic tile consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Ceramic Tile Production in South Africa

In value terms, ceramic tile production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a noticeable expansion 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, production increased by X% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Ceramic Tile Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, approx. X square meters of ceramic tiles were exported from South Africa; declining by X% on the previous year. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X square meters. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, ceramic tile exports contracted sharply to $X in 2022. The total export 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

Zimbabwe (X square meters), Botswana (X square meters) and Mozambique (X square meters) were the main destinations of ceramic tile exports from South Africa, with a combined X% share of total exports. Lesotho, Swaziland, Malawi, Zambia, Namibia and Democratic Republic of the Congo lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest markets for ceramic tile exported from South Africa were Botswana ($X), Zimbabwe ($X) and Namibia ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. Zambia, Mozambique, Swaziland, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Lesotho and Malawi lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, Swaziland, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average ceramic tile export price amounted to $X per square meter, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per square meter, and then shrank in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Namibia ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Lesotho ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Namibia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Ceramic Tile Imports

Imports into South Africa

Ceramic tile imports into South Africa declined to X square meters in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X square meters. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, ceramic tile imports reduced to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a slight setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

India (X square meters), China (X square meters) and Tanzania (X square meters) were the main suppliers of ceramic tile imports to South Africa, together accounting for X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Tanzania (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, India ($X), Italy ($X) and Spain ($X) were the largest ceramic tile suppliers to South Africa, with a combined X% share of total imports. China, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Tanzania and Brazil lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Tanzania, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average ceramic tile import price stood at $X per square meter in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a mild decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per square meter in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per square meter), while the price for Tanzania ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Zambia (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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