Africa: Market for Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles 2025

Market Size for Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles in Africa

The African market for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles reduced modestly to $X in 2022, which is down by -2.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles in Africa

In value terms, production of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a slight downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles

Exports in Africa

In 2022, approx. X tons of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles were exported in Africa; with a decrease of -7.3% on 2021 figures. Overall, exports continue to indicate a slight decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 35% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached 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 non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles declined to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a slight decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the four major exporters of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles, namely South Africa, Tanzania, Zimbabwe and Egypt, represented more than two-thirds of total export. Rwanda (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Zimbabwe (with a CAGR of +68.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) emerged as the largest non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles supplier in Africa, comprising 49% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tanzania ($X), with a 20% share of total exports. It was followed by Zimbabwe, with a 16% share.

In South Africa, exports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles contracted by an average annual rate of -4.3% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Tanzania (+48.2% per year) and Zimbabwe (+54.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -3.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the export price increased by 15%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 South Africa ($X per ton), while Egypt ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tanzania (+0.4%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles

Imports in Africa

In 2022, overseas purchases of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles decreased by -1.2% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after three years of growth. Overall, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 58% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles contracted sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 42% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of imports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles in 2022 were Guinea (X tons), Rwanda (X tons), Mozambique (X tons), Zambia (X tons), Namibia (X tons), Ghana (X tons), Botswana (X tons), Djibouti (X tons), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) and Cameroon (X tons), together amounting to 69% of total import. The following importers - Swaziland (X tons), Nigeria (X tons) and Benin (X tons) - each recorded an 8.3% 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 Rwanda (with a CAGR of +51.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles importing markets in Africa were Guinea ($X), Ghana ($X) and Djibouti ($X), with a combined 43% share of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Guinea, with a CAGR of +46.4%, 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, waning by -15.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the import price increased by 44%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped notably in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Cameroon (+10.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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