Ghana: Market for Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks 2025

Market Size for Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks in Ghana

The Ghanian non-refractory ceramic building bricks market rose remarkably to $X in 2022, with an increase of 13% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -10.5% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks in Ghana

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% 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 -11.4% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 84%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks

Exports from Ghana

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of non-refractory ceramic building bricks, when their volume increased by 157% to X units. In general, exports, however, showed a dramatic contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 164% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a precipitous contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 141% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Burkina Faso (X units) was the main destination for non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports from Ghana, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Burkina Faso amounted to -25.4%.

In value terms, Burkina Faso ($X) also remains the key foreign market for non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports from Ghana.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Burkina Faso stood at -23.6%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-refractory ceramic building bricks export price amounted to $X per unit, declining by -11.2% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, non-refractory ceramic building bricks export price increased by +60.5% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average export price increased by 56%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Burkina Faso.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Burkina Faso amounted to +2.4% per year.

Imports of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks

Imports into Ghana

Non-refractory ceramic building bricks imports into Ghana surged to X units in 2022, picking up by 16% compared with the year before. Overall, imports recorded a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 686%. Imports peaked at X units in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks imports expanded modestly to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded perceptible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 438%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X units), Spain (X units) and the United States (X units) were the main suppliers of non-refractory ceramic building bricks imports to Ghana, with a combined 81% share of total imports. Italy, South Africa, the United Arab Emirates and Switzerland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 18%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +111.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), Spain ($X) and the United States ($X) were the largest non-refractory ceramic building bricks suppliers to Ghana, together comprising 79% of total imports. Italy, South Africa, the United Arab Emirates and Switzerland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 15%.

The United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +38.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average non-refractory ceramic building bricks import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, with a decrease of -11.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 177% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per unit), while the price for the United States ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+5.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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