Africa: Market for Non-Refractory Clay Roofing Tiles 2024

Market Size for Non-Refractory Clay Roofing Tiles in Africa

The African non-refractory clay roofing tiles market contracted slightly to $X in 2022, waning by -1.6% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a perceptible contraction. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Non-Refractory Clay Roofing Tiles in Africa

In value terms, non-refractory clay roofing tiles production shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Non-Refractory Clay Roofing Tiles

Exports in Africa

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of non-refractory clay roofing tiles, when their volume decreased by -17.9% to X tons. Overall, exports continue to indicate a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 31% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-refractory clay roofing tiles exports shrank notably to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 49% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa represented the key exporter of non-refractory clay roofing tiles in Africa, with the volume of exports amounting to X tons, which was near 64% of total exports in 2022. Tunisia (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with an 11% share, followed by Zimbabwe (8%). Zambia (X tons), Namibia (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and Morocco (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to non-refractory clay roofing tiles exports from South Africa stood at -10.6%. At the same time, Zimbabwe (+25.1%), Namibia (+19.2%), Zambia (+4.9%), Morocco (+2.9%) and Egypt (+1.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Zimbabwe emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of +25.1% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Tunisia (-3.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Zimbabwe (+7.6 p.p.), Tunisia (+4.4 p.p.), Zambia (+2.9 p.p.) and Namibia (+2.2 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of South Africa (-22.1 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest non-refractory clay roofing tiles supplier in Africa, comprising 63% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tunisia ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Morocco, with a 6.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa amounted to -15.9%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Tunisia (-7.0% per year) and Morocco (+4.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -10.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 13%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 Morocco ($X per ton), while Zimbabwe ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Zambia (+10.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Refractory Clay Roofing Tiles

Imports in Africa

In 2022, the amount of non-refractory clay roofing tiles imported in Africa reduced to X tons, waning by -4.1% against the year before. Overall, imports saw a mild curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 30%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-refractory clay roofing tiles imports declined modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Algeria (X tons), distantly followed by Angola (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and Guinea-Bissau (X tons) represented the main importers of non-refractory clay roofing tiles, together mixing up 65% of total imports. Nigeria (X tons), Morocco (X tons), Cabo Verde (X tons), Mali (X tons), Senegal (X tons), Sudan (X tons) and Togo (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Mali (with a CAGR of +16.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Algeria ($X), Egypt ($X) and Angola ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined 46% share of total imports. Nigeria, Morocco, Guinea-Bissau, Cabo Verde, Senegal, Mali, Sudan and Togo lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 30%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Guinea-Bissau, with a CAGR of +13.7%, 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

In 2022, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 2.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a slight slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the import price increased by 18%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Morocco (+3.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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