SADC: Market for Prefabricated Structural Components Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone 2025

Market Size for Prefabricated Structural Components Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone in SADC

In 2021, the SADC cement prefabricated structural components market decreased by -7.9% to $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year rising trend. The total consumption indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +67.0% against 2013 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

Production of Prefabricated Structural Components Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone in SADC

In value terms, cement prefabricated structural components production declined to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +70.3% against 2014 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 28%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

Exports of Prefabricated Structural Components Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone

Exports in SADC

Cement prefabricated structural components exports soared to X tons in 2021, growing by 24% compared with the year before. Overall, exports, however, saw a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 82% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cement prefabricated structural components exports amounted to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, faced a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 69% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa prevails in exports structure, accounting for X tons, which was near 84% of total exports in 2021. Swaziland (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Zambia (X tons). All these countries together held near 11% share of total exports. Botswana (X tons) took a relatively small share of total exports.

Exports from South Africa decreased at an average annual rate of -3.1% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Botswana (+21.1%) and Swaziland (+2.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Botswana emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in SADC, with a CAGR of +21.1% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Zambia (-15.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of South Africa, Botswana and Swaziland increased by +6.2, +3.4 and +2.6 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, South Africa ($X), Zambia ($X) and Botswana ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, together comprising 97% of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Botswana, with a CAGR of +21.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The export price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2021, shrinking by -8.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 68%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Zambia ($X per ton), while Swaziland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Zambia (+1.4%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Prefabricated Structural Components Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone

Imports in SADC

In 2021, imports of prefabricated structural components of cement, concrete or artificial stone in SADC fell modestly to X tons, waning by -2.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports saw a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 137% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cement prefabricated structural components imports declined dramatically to $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 104%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, South Africa (X tons) represented the key importer of prefabricated structural components of cement, concrete or artificial stone, generating 34% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Namibia (X tons), Botswana (X tons), Tanzania (X tons) and Lesotho (X tons), together committing a 53% share of total imports. The following importers - Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) and Mozambique (X tons) - together made up 6.1% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by South Africa (with a CAGR of +17.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported prefabricated structural components of cement, concrete or artificial stone in SADC, comprising 54% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Tanzania, with a 7.7% share.

In South Africa, cement prefabricated structural components imports expanded at an average annual rate of +29.9% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Democratic Republic of the Congo (-11.9% per year) and Tanzania (+4.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2021, waning by -13.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the import price increased by 19% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, 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 Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per ton), while Namibia ($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 (+10.2%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform