Africa: Porcelain Technical Ware Market 2024

Porcelain Technical Ware Market Size in Africa

The African porcelain technical ware market expanded modestly to $X in 2022, growing by 4.4% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +76.0% against 2016 indices. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Porcelain Technical Ware Production in Africa

In value terms, porcelain technical ware production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 69% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Porcelain Technical Ware Exports

Exports in Africa

Porcelain technical ware exports reduced notably to X tons in 2022, shrinking by -27.9% against 2021 figures. Overall, exports, however, showed a measured expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 333%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, porcelain technical ware exports shrank to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 264% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Nigeria was the key exporter of porcelain ceramic wares for laboratory, technical, and chemical use in Africa, with the volume of exports resulting at X tons, which was near 77% of total exports in 2022. South Africa (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with an 11% share, followed by Rwanda (6.7%). Zimbabwe (X tons) held a relatively small share of total exports.

Nigeria was also the fastest-growing in terms of the porcelain ceramic wares for laboratory, technical, and chemical use exports, with a CAGR of +43.7% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Zimbabwe (+17.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, South Africa (-16.3%) and Rwanda (-36.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Nigeria, Rwanda and Zimbabwe increased by +74, +6.7 and +2.1 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X) remains the largest porcelain technical ware supplier in Africa, comprising 57% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Africa ($X), with a 9.5% share of total exports. It was followed by Zimbabwe, with a 2.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Nigeria stood at +48.7%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: South Africa (-10.5% per year) and Zimbabwe (+16.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 21% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the export price increased by 94% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Zimbabwe ($X per ton), while Rwanda ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Rwanda (+8.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Porcelain Technical Ware Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, purchases abroad of porcelain ceramic wares for laboratory, technical, and chemical use decreased by -18.7% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, imports continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 72%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, porcelain technical ware imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a slight descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 38% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Nigeria dominates imports structure, amounting to X tons, which was approx. 60% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Mozambique (X tons) and Gambia (X tons), together comprising an 11% share of total imports. The following importers - South Africa (X tons), Sudan (X tons), Chad (X tons), Ghana (X tons), Egypt (X tons), Algeria (X tons) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) - together made up 23% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to porcelain technical ware imports into Nigeria stood at -15.7%. At the same time, Chad (+66.0%), Gambia (+50.4%), Mozambique (+29.4%), Ghana (+26.7%), Algeria (+19.9%), Sudan (+13.5%) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (+9.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Chad emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of +66.0% from 2012-2022. By contrast, South Africa (-1.0%) and Egypt (-5.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Mozambique (+6.4 p.p.), Gambia (+4.5 p.p.), Chad (+3.7 p.p.), Sudan (+3.6 p.p.), Ghana (+3.2 p.p.), South Africa (+3 p.p.), Algeria (+2.5 p.p.), Democratic Republic of the Congo (+2.1 p.p.) and Egypt (+1.7 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Nigeria saw its share reduced by -33% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported porcelain ceramic wares for laboratory, technical, and chemical use in Africa, comprising 52% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Africa ($X), with a 10% share of total imports. It was followed by Egypt, with an 8.7% share.

In Nigeria, porcelain technical ware imports declined by an average annual rate of -4.7% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: South Africa (+4.4% per year) and Egypt (+3.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 44% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the import price increased by 92% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Nigeria (+13.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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