Western Africa: Ceramic Tile Market 2024

Ceramic Tile Market Size in Western Africa

The West African ceramic tile market fell to $X in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Ceramic Tile Production in Western Africa

In value terms, ceramic tile production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Ceramic Tile Exports

Exports in Western Africa

Ceramic tile exports soared to X square meters in 2022, growing by X% compared with the year before. Overall, exports recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X square meters in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, ceramic tile exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Ghana prevails in exports structure, recording X square meters, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. Nigeria (X square meters) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Ghana was also the fastest-growing in terms of the ceramic tiles exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Nigeria (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Ghana (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Nigeria saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Ghana ($X) remains the largest ceramic tile supplier in Western Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Nigeria ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In Ghana, ceramic tile exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Western Africa stood at $X per square meter in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per square meter in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Ghana ($X per square meter), while Nigeria totaled $X per square meter.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ghana (X%).

Ceramic Tile Imports

Imports in Western Africa

In 2022, approx. X square meters of ceramic tiles were imported in Western Africa; approximately mirroring 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. 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 rose significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the four major importers of ceramic tiles, namely Senegal, Cote d'Ivoire, Nigeria and Ghana, represented more than half of total import. Mauritania (X square meters) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Guinea (X%), Togo (X%) and Benin (X%).

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Togo (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest ceramic tile importing markets in Western Africa were Nigeria ($X), Senegal ($X) and Ghana ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. Cote d'Ivoire, Guinea, Benin, Togo and Mauritania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Togo, 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 more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Western Africa stood at $X per square meter in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per square meter. From 2015 to 2022, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Nigeria ($X per square meter), while Mauritania ($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 Nigeria (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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