Africa: Common Clay Market 2024

Common Clay Market Size in Africa

The African common clay market reached $X in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a noticeable descent. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Common Clay Production in Africa

In value terms, common clay production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 3.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Common Clay Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, shipments abroad of common clay was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports posted a moderate increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 123%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, common clay exports contracted to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 37%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Exports by Country

Senegal dominates exports structure, amounting to X tons, which was near 93% of total exports in 2022. Egypt (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to common clay exports from Senegal stood at +2.3%. At the same time, Egypt (+48.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Egypt emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of +48.6% from 2012-2022. While the share of Egypt (+4.3 p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Senegal ($X) remains the largest common clay supplier in Africa, comprising 65% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Egypt ($X), with a 14% share of total exports.

In Senegal, common clay exports increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -21% against the previous year. Export price indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, common clay export price increased by +29.8% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 40%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while Senegal totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+17.0%).

Common Clay Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, purchases abroad of common clay increased by 52% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, imports, however, showed a slight curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 89%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, common clay imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +70.3% against 2018 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Algeria (X tons) was the major importer of common clay, making up 48% of total imports. Tunisia (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Morocco (X tons). All these countries together held near 31% share of total imports. Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), South Africa (X tons), Kenya (X tons) and Cameroon (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Cote d'Ivoire (with a CAGR of +28.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest common clay importing markets in Africa were Algeria ($X), Tunisia ($X) and South Africa ($X), with a combined 65% share of total imports. Morocco, Cote d'Ivoire, Kenya and Cameroon lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 18%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Cote d'Ivoire, with a CAGR of +30.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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, which is down by -15.3% against the previous year. Import price indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price 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 2022 figures, common clay import price increased by +54.1% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the import price increased by 61% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 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 South Africa ($X per ton), while Algeria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tunisia (+10.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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