South Africa: Market for Non-Refractory Clay Roofing Tiles 2024

Market Size for Non-Refractory Clay Roofing Tiles in South Africa

The South African non-refractory clay roofing tiles market dropped to $X in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded a pronounced setback. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Non-Refractory Clay Roofing Tiles in South Africa

In value terms, non-refractory clay roofing tiles production contracted slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Non-Refractory Clay Roofing Tiles

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, exports of non-refractory clay roofing tiles from South Africa contracted markedly to X units, declining by X% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports faced a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-refractory clay roofing tiles exports dropped rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Botswana (X units), Swaziland (X units) and Lesotho (X units) were the main destinations of non-refractory clay roofing tiles exports from South Africa, together accounting for X% of total exports. Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Democratic Republic of the Congo lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Mozambique (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest markets for non-refractory clay roofing tiles exported from South Africa were Swaziland ($X), Botswana ($X) and Mozambique ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Lesotho, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zimbabwe and Zambia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Democratic Republic of the Congo, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-refractory clay roofing tiles export price amounted to $X per unit, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Lesotho ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Non-Refractory Clay Roofing Tiles

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, purchases abroad of non-refractory clay roofing tiles increased by X% to X units, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, imports, however, showed a deep slump. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-refractory clay roofing tiles imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a deep setback. 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

In 2022, Italy (X units) constituted the largest non-refractory clay roofing tiles supplier to South Africa, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, non-refractory clay roofing tiles imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Vietnam (X units), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Brazil (X units), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Italy stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Vietnam (X% per year) and Brazil (X% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X), China ($X) and Brazil ($X) appeared to be the largest non-refractory clay roofing tiles suppliers to South Africa, with a combined X% share of total imports. The UK, Vietnam, Portugal and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, the UK, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average non-refractory clay roofing tiles import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, non-refractory clay roofing tiles import price increased by X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per unit), while the price for Vietnam ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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