Tanzania: Market for Tiles, Flagstones And Similar Articles Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone 2024

Market Size for Tiles, Flagstones And Similar Articles Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone in Tanzania

The Tanzanian market for tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone dropped to $X in 2023, which is down by X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption, however, recorded slight growth. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2023, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Tiles, Flagstones And Similar Articles Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone

Exports from Tanzania

In 2023, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. Overall, exports saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone soared to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Rwanda (X tons) was the main destination for exports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone from Tanzania, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone to Rwanda exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume to Rwanda amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Democratic Republic of the Congo (X% per year) and Zambia (X% per year).

In value terms, Rwanda ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone exports from Tanzania, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value to Rwanda totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Democratic Republic of the Congo (X% per year) and Zambia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average export price for tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Zambia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Rwanda ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Kenya (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Tiles, Flagstones And Similar Articles Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone

Imports into Tanzania

In 2023, approx. X tons of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone were imported into Tanzania; jumping by X% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports posted a moderate increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2023, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone expanded modestly to $X in 2023. Overall, imports enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2023, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Pakistan (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone to Tanzania, with a combined X% share of total imports. China, the Czech Republic, the UK, Australia, Kenya and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone suppliers to Tanzania were the United Arab Emirates ($X), India ($X) and China ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. The Czech Republic, Australia, Pakistan, Kenya, the UK and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, the Czech Republic, 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 average import price for tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2023: its price 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, import price for tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform