South Africa - Tiles, Flagstones, Bricks And Similar Articles, Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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View PricingSouth Africa Sees a Slight Decline in Concrete Tile Exports, Down to $6.3M in 2023
South Africa Concrete Tile Exports
In 2023, after two years of growth, there was decline in overseas shipments of tiles, flagstones, bricks and similar articles, of cement, concrete or artificial stone, when their volume decreased by -4.2% to 58K tons. Overall, total exports indicated a prominent expansion from 2013 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, exports increased by +63.9% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at 60K tons in 2022, and then fell in the following year.
In value terms, concrete tile exports dropped sharply to $6.3M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. In general, exports recorded a perceptible reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 45% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $8.2M in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
| COUNTRY | Export Value of Concrete Tile in South Africa (thousand USD) | ||||||||||
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
| Lesotho | 3,292 | 2,379 | 2,022 | 1,465 | 1,456 | 1,934 | 2,499 | 1,535 | 2,121 | 2,232 | 2,114 |
| United Kingdom | 4.0 | 9.3 | 8.6 | 9.8 | 1.3 | 14.7 | 6.7 | 26.1 | 730 | 954 | 842 |
| Nigeria | 452 | 27.3 | 326 | 486 | 537 | 1,802 | 1,798 | 1,643 | 2,390 | 993 | 643 |
| Botswana | 425 | 295 | 368 | 532 | 719 | 1,137 | 767 | 300 | 493 | 533 | 550 |
| Swaziland | 833 | 485 | 592 | 667 | 825 | 855 | 946 | 915 | 923 | 670 | 539 |
| Mozambique | 772 | 955 | 953 | 801 | 656 | 658 | 538 | 228 | 326 | 431 | 403 |
| Zambia | 233 | 443 | 192 | 136 | 174 | 184 | 200 | 66.5 | 161 | 195 | 214 |
| Namibia | 459 | 408 | 367 | 421 | 399 | 394 | 166 | 205 | 101 | 100 | 178 |
| Others | 1,550 | 1,139 | 621 | 677 | 888 | 1,213 | 1,098 | 909 | 982 | 1,516 | 860 |
| Total | 8,020 | 6,143 | 5,450 | 5,194 | 5,656 | 8,191 | 8,018 | 5,828 | 8,227 | 7,625 | 6,344 |
Exports by Country
Lesotho (33K tons) was the main destination for concrete tile exports from South Africa, accounting for a 57% share of total exports. Moreover, concrete tile exports to Lesotho exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (9.8K tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Swaziland (4.2K tons), with a 7.3% share.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume to Lesotho totaled +6.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+103.5% per year) and Swaziland (+3.2% per year).
In value terms, Lesotho ($2.1M) remains the key foreign market for tiles, flagstones, bricks and similar articles, of cement, concrete or artificial stone exports from South Africa, comprising 33% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($842K), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Nigeria, with a 10% share.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Lesotho stood at -4.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+70.8% per year) and Nigeria (+3.6% per year).
Exports by Type
Building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone (38K tons) and tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone (20K tons) were the main products of concrete tile exports from South Africa.
From 2013 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone (with a CAGR of +5.5%).
In value terms, tiles, flagstones, bricks and similar articles, of cement, concrete or artificial stone with the largest exports in South Africa were building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone ($3.3M) and tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone ($3M).
Building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone, with a CAGR of -1.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main product categories over the period under review.
Export Prices by Country
In 2023, the concrete tile price stood at $110 per ton (FOB, South Africa), dropping by -13.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $232 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Nigeria ($368 per ton), while the average price for exports to Lesotho ($64 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Botswana (+3.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the concrete tile market in South Africa. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 23611130 - Building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone
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1. INTRODUCTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
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- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
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8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
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9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
