SADC: Cement Clinker Market 2025

Cement Clinker Market Size in SADC

The SADC cement clinker market declined slightly to $X in 2022, falling by -4.7% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Cement Clinker Production in SADC

In value terms, cement clinker production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 11%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Cement Clinker Exports

Exports in SADC

In 2022, the amount of cement clinker exported in SADC surged to X tons, rising by 17% on 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 68%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cement clinker exports rose notably to $X in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 139% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the three major exporters of cement clinker, namely South Africa, Zambia and Angola, represented more than two-thirds of total export. It was distantly followed by Tanzania (X tons), mixing up a 9.6% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Tanzania (with a CAGR of +31.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Zambia ($X), South Africa ($X) and Tanzania ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined 90% share of total exports.

Zambia, with a CAGR of +25.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, falling by -6.7% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.2%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 43% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 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 Zambia ($X per ton), while Angola ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Angola (+4.5%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Cement Clinker Imports

Imports in SADC

In 2022, purchases abroad of cement clinker decreased by -28.9% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Over the period under review, imports recorded a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 33% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cement clinker imports shrank rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 37%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Mozambique was the main importer of cement clinker in SADC, with the volume of imports accounting for X tons, which was approx. 45% of total imports in 2022. Tanzania (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Angola (X tons), Malawi (X tons), South Africa (X tons) and Zimbabwe (X tons). All these countries together took near 48% share of total imports. Swaziland (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

Imports into Mozambique increased at an average annual rate of +20.8% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, South Africa (+22.7%), Zimbabwe (+18.5%) and Swaziland (+12.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, South Africa emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in SADC, with a CAGR of +22.7% from 2012-2022. Tanzania experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Malawi (-2.7%) and Angola (-16.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Mozambique (+40 p.p.), South Africa (+5.1 p.p.), Zimbabwe (+4.7 p.p.), Swaziland (+3.1 p.p.) and Tanzania (+2.7 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Angola saw its share reduced by -48.4% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Mozambique ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported cement clinker in SADC, comprising 42% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Tanzania ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Malawi, with a 12% share.

In Mozambique, cement clinker imports increased at an average annual rate of +11.8% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Tanzania (+0.4% per year) and Malawi (-7.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 15% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.5%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 32% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Angola (+4.6%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform