Africa: Concrete Tile Market 2024

Concrete Tile Market Size in Africa

The African concrete tile market fell slightly to $X in 2022, waning by -3.2% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Concrete Tile Production in Africa

In value terms, concrete tile production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 17%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Concrete Tile Exports

Exports in Africa

Concrete tile exports rose remarkably to X tons in 2022, increasing by 5.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a mild setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, concrete tile exports expanded to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 20% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa (X tons) and Botswana (X tons) prevails in exports structure, together constituting 91% of total exports. Morocco (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Botswana (with a CAGR of +10.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Africa ($X), Botswana ($X) and Morocco ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together comprising 92% of total exports.

Botswana, with a CAGR of +15.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.8%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Botswana (+4.7%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Concrete Tile Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, the amount of tiles, flagstones, bricks and similar articles, of cement, concrete or artificial stone imported in Africa reduced modestly to X tons, falling by -4.2% on 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 41% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, concrete tile imports fell slightly to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% 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 +53.4% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 47% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Nigeria (X tons) and South Africa (X tons) represented roughly 40% of total imports in 2022. Zimbabwe (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a 10% share, followed by Lesotho (8.6%) and Djibouti (6.9%). Swaziland (X tons), Senegal (X tons), Morocco (X tons), Algeria (X tons) and Libya (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Zimbabwe (with a CAGR of +41.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported tiles, flagstones, bricks and similar articles, of cement, concrete or artificial stone in Africa, comprising 21% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Africa ($X), with a 10% share of total imports. It was followed by Djibouti, with an 8.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Nigeria stood at +29.9%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: South Africa (+0.5% per year) and Djibouti (+12.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 3.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 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 Morocco ($X per ton), while Lesotho ($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 (+5.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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