SADC: Market for Ceramic Wares For Laboratory Or Technical Uses 2025

Market Size for Ceramic Wares For Laboratory Or Technical Uses in SADC

The SADC market for ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses expanded sharply to $X in 2022, increasing by 8.4% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Ceramic Wares For Laboratory Or Technical Uses in SADC

In value terms, production of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses expanded notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% 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 -7.8% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 50%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Ceramic Wares For Laboratory Or Technical Uses

Exports in SADC

In 2022, overseas shipments of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses decreased by -34.2% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 133% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses shrank markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 141%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

South Africa (X tons) represented roughly 99% of total exports in 2022.

South Africa was also the fastest-growing in terms of the ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses exports, with a CAGR of +8.7% from 2012 to 2022. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) also remains the largest ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses supplier in SADC.

In South Africa, exports of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses increased at an average annual rate of +13.0% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, falling by -20.6% against the previous year. Export price indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, export price for ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses decreased by -27.9% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 63% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for South Africa amounted to +3.9% per year.

Imports of Ceramic Wares For Laboratory Or Technical Uses

Imports in SADC

In 2022, overseas purchases of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses increased by 2.8% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a slight descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses shrank remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

South Africa prevails in uses structure, accounting for X tons, which was near 87% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Angola (X tons), making up a 4.5% share of total imports. The following importers - Mozambique (X tons), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) and Zambia (X tons) - together made up 7.2% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses imports into South Africa stood at -1.6%. At the same time, Mozambique (+59.0%), Democratic Republic of the Congo (+41.2%) and Zambia (+22.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mozambique emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in SADC, with a CAGR of +59.0% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Angola (-5.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Mozambique (+2.6 p.p.), Democratic Republic of the Congo (+2.4 p.p.) and Zambia (+1.8 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Angola (-2.9 p.p.) and South Africa (-4.2 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses in SADC, comprising 96% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mozambique ($X), with a 1.2% share of total imports. It was followed by Democratic Republic of the Congo, with a 1% share.

In South Africa, imports of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses shrank by an average annual rate of -3.1% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Mozambique (+75.7% per year) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (+26.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a mild contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 11%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell notably in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mozambique (+10.5%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform