SADC: Market for Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products 2024

Market Size for Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products in SADC

The SADC non-refractory clay constructional products market contracted to $X in 2022, waning by -9% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a deep reduction. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products in SADC

In value terms, non-refractory clay constructional products production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 23% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products

Exports in SADC

In 2022, non-refractory clay constructional products exports in SADC contracted notably to X tons, waning by -19.7% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports showed a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 37% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-refractory clay constructional products exports amounted to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 36% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

South Africa was the main exporter of non-refractory clay constructional products in SADC, with the volume of exports finishing at X tons, which was approx. 54% of total exports in 2022. Mozambique (X tons) took a 25% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Tanzania (15%). Angola (X tons) took a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to non-refractory clay constructional products exports from South Africa stood at -10.6%. At the same time, Mozambique (+97.8%), Tanzania (+12.6%) and Angola (+5.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mozambique emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in SADC, with a CAGR of +97.8% from 2012-2022. While the share of Mozambique (+25 p.p.), Tanzania (+13 p.p.) and Angola (+2.5 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of South Africa (-41.1 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest non-refractory clay constructional products supplier in SADC, comprising 67% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mozambique ($X), with a 22% share of total exports. It was followed by Tanzania, with a 4.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa amounted to -13.0%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mozambique (+85.9% per year) and Tanzania (+4.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 36% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the export price increased by 42%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Tanzania ($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 (-2.0%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products

Imports in SADC

Non-refractory clay constructional products imports dropped dramatically to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of -30.9% on 2021. Overall, imports saw a pronounced slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 102%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-refractory clay constructional products imports dropped dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 75%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Mauritius prevails in imports structure, accounting for X tons, which was approx. 73% of total imports in 2022. Angola (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Lesotho (X tons). All these countries together took approx. 11% share of total imports. Zambia (X tons), Swaziland (X tons), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) and Mozambique (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Mauritius was also the fastest-growing in terms of the non-refractory clay constructional products imports, with a CAGR of +45.9% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Zambia (+1.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Swaziland (-8.8%), Lesotho (-10.2%), Democratic Republic of the Congo (-13.4%), Mozambique (-13.8%) and Angola (-23.5%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Mauritius (+72 p.p.) and Zambia (+1.9 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Swaziland, Mozambique, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Lesotho and Angola saw its share reduced by -1.7%, -2.7%, -3.5%, -3.9% and -51.1% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Mauritius ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported non-refractory clay constructional products in SADC, comprising 60% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X), with a 10% share of total imports. It was followed by Angola, with an 8.4% share.

In Mauritius, non-refractory clay constructional products imports increased at an average annual rate of +43.8% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Democratic Republic of the Congo (-11.3% per year) and Angola (-19.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, rising by 18% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a mild decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the import price increased by 20%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per ton), while Swaziland ($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 (+5.5%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform