Africa: Market for Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks 2025

Market Size for Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks in Africa

The African non-refractory ceramic building bricks market was estimated at $X in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks in Africa

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -0.2% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 27%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks

Exports in Africa

In 2022, shipments abroad of non-refractory ceramic building bricks increased by 39% to X units, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, exports, however, saw a precipitous slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 179%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 110%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Egypt (X units) and South Africa (X units) represented roughly 73% of total exports in 2022. Kenya (X units) held the next position in the ranking, followed by Tunisia (X units). All these countries together took near 22% share of total exports. Rwanda (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Kenya (with a CAGR of +33.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest non-refractory ceramic building bricks supplying countries in Africa were Egypt ($X), South Africa ($X) and Kenya ($X), together comprising 95% of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Kenya, with a CAGR of +40.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per unit in 2022, with an increase of 21% against the previous year. Overall, the export price enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 158%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kenya ($X per unit), while Tunisia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+4.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks

Imports in Africa

In 2022, supplies from abroad of non-refractory ceramic building bricks decreased by -12.8% to X units, falling for the third year in a row after three years of growth. In general, imports saw a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 65%. The volume of import peaked at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks imports fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a slight descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 126% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Nigeria (X units) and Zimbabwe (X units) represented roughly 28% of total imports in 2022. Egypt (X units) held the next position in the ranking, followed by Angola (X units), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X units) and Namibia (X units). All these countries together held near 27% share of total imports. Ghana (X units), Djibouti (X units), Ethiopia (X units), Morocco (X units), Rwanda (X units), Kenya (X units) and Libya (X units) held a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Morocco (with a CAGR of +43.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X), Angola ($X) and Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined 29% share of total imports. Rwanda, Ethiopia, Zimbabwe, Egypt, Kenya, Namibia, Ghana, Djibouti, Libya and Morocco lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 39%.

Morocco, with a CAGR of +46.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per unit, rising by 5.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the import price increased by 63%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2017 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 Rwanda ($X per unit), while Zimbabwe ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Libya (+19.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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