Africa: Market for Clays For Construction and Industrial Use 2024

Market Size for Clays For Construction and Industrial Use in Africa

The African market for clays for construction and industrial use contracted to $X in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a mild decrease. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Clays For Construction and Industrial Use in Africa

In value terms, production of clays for construction and industrial use shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a slight descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Clays For Construction and Industrial Use

Exports in Africa

In 2022, shipments abroad of clays for construction and industrial use was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Total exports indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by -25.4% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 56%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of clays for construction and industrial use totaled $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 27%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Senegal was the major exporting country with an export of about X tons, which reached 60% of total exports. It was distantly followed by South Africa (X tons), creating a 34% share of total exports. Egypt (X tons) held a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Egypt (with a CAGR of +118.4%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest clays for construction and industrial use supplier in Africa, comprising 59% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Senegal ($X), with a 26% share of total exports.

In South Africa, exports of clays for construction and industrial use remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Senegal (+2.3% per year) and Egypt (+94.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -5.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 29%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+0.5%).

Imports of Clays For Construction and Industrial Use

Imports in Africa

In 2022, purchases abroad of clays for construction and industrial use was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a mild decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 71% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of clays for construction and industrial use soared to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Algeria was the key importer of clays for construction and industrial use in Africa, with the volume of imports accounting for X tons, which was approx. 45% of total imports in 2022. Tunisia (X tons) held a 27% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Morocco (7.2%). Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), South Africa (X tons), Kenya (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and Cameroon (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Cote d'Ivoire (with a CAGR of +23.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Algeria ($X), Tunisia ($X) and Morocco ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined 66% share of total imports. South Africa, Cote d'Ivoire, Kenya, Egypt and Cameroon lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 19%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Cote d'Ivoire, with a CAGR of +25.7%, 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

The import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -13.7% against the previous year. Import price indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, import price for clays for construction and industrial use increased by +48.2% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the import price increased by 46%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

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 (+10.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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