Western Africa: Market for Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles 2024

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

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in the West African market for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles, when its value decreased by X% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a strong expansion. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then fell significantly in the following year.

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

In value terms, production of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles shrank slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production of growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports in Western Africa

In 2022, overseas shipments of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The level of export peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Benin (X tons) represented the largest exporter of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles, comprising X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Ghana (X tons), creating a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Benin (with a CAGR of X%).

In value terms, Benin ($X) emerged as the largest non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles supplier in Western Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Ghana ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Benin was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Benin ($X per ton), while Ghana stood at $X per ton.

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

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

Imports in Western Africa

In 2022, purchases abroad of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles shrank dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

Imports by Country

Guinea represented the main importing country with an import of about X tons, which reached X% of total imports. Ghana (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Sierra Leone (X%). Nigeria (X tons) and Liberia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

In value terms, the largest non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles importing markets in Western Africa were Guinea ($X), Ghana ($X) and Sierra Leone ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Sierra Leone, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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

The import price in Western Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a notable expansion 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, import price for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles increased by X% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then contracted in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Sierra Leone ($X per ton), while Nigeria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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