SADC: Market for Ceramic Pipes, Conduits, Guttering And Pipe Fittings 2025

Market Size for Ceramic Pipes, Conduits, Guttering And Pipe Fittings in SADC

The SADC market for ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings reached $X in 2021, picking up by 7.3% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a mild setback. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Ceramic Pipes, Conduits, Guttering And Pipe Fittings in SADC

In value terms, production of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings reached $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a mild downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Ceramic Pipes, Conduits, Guttering And Pipe Fittings

Exports in SADC

In 2021, exports of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings in SADC soared to X tons, surging by 36% on the previous year. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 195% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 337% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from Tanzania (X tons), Zambia (X tons) and South Africa (X tons), together reaching 85% of total export. It was distantly followed by Mauritius (X tons), mixing up a 10% share of total exports. Botswana (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Tanzania (with a CAGR of +26.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest ceramic pipe, conduit, guttering and pipe fitting supplying countries in SADC were South Africa ($X), Tanzania ($X) and Zambia ($X), together accounting for 90% of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, Tanzania, with a CAGR of +24.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 262% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2021, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Zambia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+3.4%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Ceramic Pipes, Conduits, Guttering And Pipe Fittings

Imports in SADC

After two years of decline, overseas purchases of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings increased by 38% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 319% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, showed a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 46% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Tanzania (X tons), Angola (X tons), Mozambique (X tons), Mauritius (X tons) and Zimbabwe (X tons) was the key importer of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings in SADC, generating 82% of total import. It was distantly followed by Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons), mixing up a 4.7% share of total imports. Seychelles (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Mauritius (with a CAGR of +71.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Mauritius ($X), Zimbabwe ($X) and Mozambique ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, with a combined 51% share of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Mauritius, with a CAGR of +51.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2021, flattening at the previous year. In general, the import price saw a slight decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the import price increased by 68% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Zimbabwe (+0.0%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform