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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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Aug 26, 2024

South 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.South Africa Concrete Tile Exports By Country (Thousand USD)

COUNTRYExport Value of Concrete Tile in South Africa (thousand USD)
20132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Lesotho3,2922,3792,0221,4651,4561,9342,4991,5352,1212,2322,114
United Kingdom4.09.38.69.81.314.76.726.1730954842
Nigeria45227.33264865371,8021,7981,6432,390993643
Botswana4252953685327191,137767300493533550
Swaziland833485592667825855946915923670539
Mozambique772955953801656658538228326431403
Zambia23344319213617418420066.5161195214
Namibia459408367421399394166205101100178
Others1,5501,1396216778881,2131,0989099821,516860
Total8,0206,1435,4505,1945,6568,1918,0185,8288,2277,6256,344

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.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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
  • Prodcom 23611150 - Tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone (excluding building blocks and bricks)

Country coverage:

  • South Africa

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in South Africa
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

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    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    10. Market Size and Growth, By Product
    11. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
    12. Exports and Growth, By Product
    13. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
    14. Production Volume and Growth
    15. Exports and Growth
    16. Export Prices and Growth
    17. Market Size and Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports and Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

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