Nigeria: Market for Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks 2024

Market Size for Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks in Nigeria

The Nigerien non-refractory ceramic building bricks market reduced to $X in 2022, dropping by -10.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% 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 -25.7% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks in Nigeria

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% 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 -30.7% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 88%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks

Exports from Nigeria

In 2022, overseas shipments of non-refractory ceramic building bricks increased by 22% to X units for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a significant curtailment. The exports peaked 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 surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, faced a sharp reduction. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Benin (X units) was the main destination for non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports from Nigeria, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Benin stood at -42.0%.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Benin stood at -42.7%.

Export Prices by Country

The average non-refractory ceramic building bricks export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, with an increase of 23% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a mild decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 47% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2016 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Benin amounted to -1.3% per year.

Imports of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks

Imports into Nigeria

In 2022, overseas purchases of non-refractory ceramic building bricks were finally on the rise to reach X units after two years of decline. In general, imports saw noticeable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 180%. Imports peaked at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed measured growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 127% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) was the main non-refractory ceramic building bricks supplier to Nigeria, with a 95% share of total imports. It was followed by South Africa (X units), with a 1.4% share of total imports. Germany (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 0.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to +78.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (-23.9% per year) and Germany (-39.9% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-refractory ceramic building bricks to Nigeria, comprising 92% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Africa ($X), with a 2.8% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 0.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China stood at +57.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (-18.7% per year) and Italy (-45.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-refractory ceramic building bricks import price amounted to $X per unit, waning by -28.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 46%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per unit in 2021, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+6.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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