SADC: Market for Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks 2025

Market Size for Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks in SADC

The SADC non-refractory ceramic building bricks market was estimated at $X in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Production of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks in SADC

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Exports of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks

Exports in SADC

In 2022, approx. X units of non-refractory ceramic building bricks were exported in SADC; declining by -21.3% against 2021 figures. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 57% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports expanded to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a pronounced slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 57% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa prevails in exports structure, finishing at X units, which was near 92% of total exports in 2022. Tanzania (X units) and Angola (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from South Africa decreased at an average annual rate of -7.7% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Tanzania (+40.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Tanzania emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in SADC, with a CAGR of +40.8% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Angola (-1.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Tanzania (+3.3 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of South Africa (-1.7 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest non-refractory ceramic building bricks supplier in SADC, comprising 95% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Tanzania ($X), with a 2.2% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa totaled -3.4%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Tanzania (+42.1% per year) and Angola (-13.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in SADC stood at $X per unit in 2022, jumping by 29% against the previous year. Export price indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, non-refractory ceramic building bricks export price increased by +99.8% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the export price increased by 32%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per unit), while Angola ($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 (+4.7%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks

Imports in SADC

In 2022, the amount of non-refractory ceramic building bricks imported in SADC dropped rapidly to X units, declining by -17% on 2021. Overall, imports recorded a perceptible descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 137%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks imports fell to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 172%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Zimbabwe (X units), distantly followed by Angola (X units), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X units) and Namibia (X units) represented the largest importers of non-refractory ceramic building bricks, together constituting 80% of total imports. Lesotho (X units), South Africa (X units) and Swaziland (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Democratic Republic of the Congo (with a CAGR of +33.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Angola ($X), Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X) and Zimbabwe ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together accounting for 71% of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Democratic Republic of the Congo, with a CAGR of +32.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in SADC amounted to $X per unit, growing by 19% against the previous year. Import price indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the import price increased by 97% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2015 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 Angola ($X per unit), while Swaziland ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Swaziland (+17.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform