Sudan: Market for Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles 2022

Market Size for Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles in Sudan

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in the Sudanese market for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles, when its value increased by X% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a abrupt decline. Consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles in Sudan

In value terms, production of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles rose markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles

Exports from Sudan

In 2021, shipments abroad of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2012, thus ending a eight-year declining trend. Overall, exports, however, faced a deep downturn. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles rose sharply to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, saw a dramatic decrease. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Ethiopia (X tons) was the main destination for exports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles from Sudan, accounting for a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Ethiopia stood at -X%.

In value terms, Ethiopia ($X) also remains the key foreign market for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles exports from Sudan.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Ethiopia stood at -X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles amounted to $X per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a abrupt decrease. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Ethiopia.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Ethiopia amounted to -X% per year.

Imports of Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles

Imports into Sudan

In 2021, overseas purchases of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles decreased by -X% to X tons for the first time since 2011, thus ending a nine-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, imports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles dropped to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, recorded a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles to Sudan, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Egypt (X tons), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (+X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles to Sudan, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Egypt ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (+X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Egypt ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (-X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform