Nigeria: Market for Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products 2025

Market Size for Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products in Nigeria

The Nigerien non-refractory clay constructional products market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, jumping by 335% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption, however, faced a abrupt shrinkage. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products

Exports from Nigeria

In 2022, shipments abroad of non-refractory clay constructional products was finally on the rise to reach X kg after three years of decline. In general, exports showed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 534% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-refractory clay constructional products exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 358% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Niger (X kg) was the main destination for non-refractory clay constructional products exports from Nigeria, accounting for a 79% share of total exports. Moreover, non-refractory clay constructional products exports to Niger exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Benin (X kg), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Niger amounted to +10.1%.

In value terms, Niger ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-refractory clay constructional products exports from Nigeria, comprising 59% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Benin ($X), with an 8.8% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Niger stood at +3.6%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-refractory clay constructional products export price amounted to $X per ton, leveling off at the previous year. In general, the export price, however, faced a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 19%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Niger ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Benin stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Niger (-5.9%).

Imports of Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products

Imports into Nigeria

In 2022, imports of non-refractory clay constructional products into Nigeria soared to X tons, with an increase of 360% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a abrupt slump. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-refractory clay constructional products imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt slump. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest non-refractory clay constructional products supplier to Nigeria, with a 49% share of total imports. Moreover, non-refractory clay constructional products imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Spain (X tons), with an 8.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled -12.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+5.2% per year) and Spain (-25.9% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-refractory clay constructional products to Nigeria, comprising 36% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Singapore ($X), with an 8.2% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 7.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled -10.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Singapore (+0.5% per year) and the Netherlands (+32.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average non-refractory clay constructional products import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -12.9% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 40%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+7.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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