Africa: Plaster Market 2025

Plaster Market Size in Africa

After two years of decline, the African plaster market increased by 4.1% to $X in 2022. The total consumption indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Plaster Production in Africa

In value terms, plaster production shrank slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, production decreased by -3.2% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 47% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Plaster Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, exports of plaster in Africa was estimated at X tons, flattening at the year before. Overall, exports posted a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 113% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, plaster exports reached $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 61%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Tunisia represented the main exporter of plaster in Africa, with the volume of exports accounting for X tons, which was near 65% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Morocco (X tons), making up a 24% share of total exports. Mauritania (X tons), South Africa (X tons) and Zimbabwe (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to plaster exports from Tunisia stood at +12.7%. At the same time, Zimbabwe (+29.9%), Mauritania (+23.3%) and Morocco (+16.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Zimbabwe emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of +29.9% from 2012-2022. South Africa experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Morocco (+7.9 p.p.), Tunisia (+6.5 p.p.) and Mauritania (+2.7 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while South Africa saw its share reduced by -5.4% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Tunisia ($X) remains the largest plaster supplier in Africa, comprising 60% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Morocco ($X), with a 22% share of total exports. It was followed by South Africa, with a 7.1% share.

In Tunisia, plaster exports increased at an average annual rate of +12.9% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Morocco (+12.7% per year) and South Africa (-0.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a mild decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the export price increased by 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum 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 South Africa ($X per ton), while Mauritania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Zimbabwe (+3.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Plaster Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, approx. X tons of plaster were imported in Africa; remaining constant against the previous year. Total imports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -7.3% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 30%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, plaster imports expanded significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Nigeria (X tons), distantly followed by Ghana (X tons), Mozambique (X tons), Tanzania (X tons), Burkina Faso (X tons) and Senegal (X tons) represented the largest importers of plaster, together constituting 70% of total imports. Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), Cameroon (X tons), Benin (X tons), Guinea (X tons), Togo (X tons), Gambia (X tons) and Libya (X tons) took a minor 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 Benin (with a CAGR of +27.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported plaster in Africa, comprising 46% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tanzania ($X), with a 9.7% share of total imports. It was followed by Ghana, with a 7.3% share.

In Nigeria, plaster imports increased at an average annual rate of +13.2% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Tanzania (+21.1% per year) and Ghana (+12.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, rising by 7.2% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.0%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 19%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

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 Nigeria ($X per ton), while Libya ($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 (+6.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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