SADC: Clay Market 2024

Clay Market Size in SADC

The SADC clay market shrank modestly to $X in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the market value increased by X%. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Clay Production in SADC

In value terms, clay production shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Clay Exports

Exports in SADC

In 2022, overseas shipments of clays increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, clay exports expanded markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

South Africa was the largest exporter of clays in SADC, with the volume of exports reaching X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons), making up a X% share of total exports. Mozambique (X tons) held a relatively small share of total exports.

South Africa experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of clays. At the same time, Democratic Republic of the Congo (X%) and Mozambique (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Democratic Republic of the Congo emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Democratic Republic of the Congo increased by X percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest clay supplier in SADC, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mozambique ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In South Africa, clay exports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mozambique (X% per year) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a mild contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Clay Imports

Imports in SADC

For the third year in a row, SADC recorded growth in purchases abroad of clays, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed a buoyant expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, clay imports rose significantly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

South Africa dominates imports structure, finishing at X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Zimbabwe (X tons), constituting a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons), Tanzania (X tons) and Angola (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

Imports into South Africa increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Zimbabwe (X%), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X%) and Tanzania (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Zimbabwe emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Angola (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of South Africa (X p.p.), Zimbabwe (X p.p.) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Tanzania (X p.p.) and Angola (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported clays in SADC, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tanzania ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Democratic Republic of the Congo, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa amounted to X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Tanzania (X% per year) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Tanzania ($X per ton), while South Africa ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform