South Africa: Ceramic Tile Market 2025

Ceramic Tile Market Size in South Africa

The South African ceramic tile market totaled $X in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -4.3% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Ceramic Tile Production in South Africa

In value terms, ceramic tile production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% 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 -8.0% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 30% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Ceramic Tile Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, approx. X square meters of ceramic tiles were exported from South Africa; growing by 19% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 51%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X square meters in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, ceramic tile exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +38.5% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 47%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Zimbabwe (X square meters), Botswana (X square meters) and Mozambique (X square meters) were the main destinations of ceramic tile exports from South Africa, together accounting for 55% of total exports. These countries were followed by Lesotho, Swaziland, Malawi, Zambia, Namibia and Democratic Republic of the Congo, which together accounted for a further 40%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Democratic Republic of the Congo (with a CAGR of +15.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for ceramic tile exported from South Africa were Botswana ($X), Zimbabwe ($X) and Namibia ($X), with a combined 55% share of total exports. Zambia, Mozambique, Swaziland, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Lesotho and Malawi lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 38%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Swaziland, with a CAGR of +14.6%, 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 more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average ceramic tile export price stood at $X per square meter in 2022, increasing by 2.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, ceramic tile export price decreased by -22.9% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 59% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per square meter. From 2021 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Namibia ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Lesotho ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Namibia (+17.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Ceramic Tile Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, ceramic tile imports into South Africa contracted to X square meters, dropping by -8.2% against 2021. Overall, total imports indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +15.0% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 45% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X square meters in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, ceramic tile imports contracted to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 33% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, India (X square meters) constituted the largest supplier of ceramic tile to South Africa, with a 42% share of total imports. Moreover, ceramic tile imports from India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X square meters), fourfold. Spain (X square meters) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 8.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from India totaled +55.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-15.1% per year) and Spain (+15.7% per year).

In value terms, the largest ceramic tile suppliers to South Africa were India ($X), China ($X) and Italy ($X), together comprising 48% of total imports. These countries were followed by Spain, Tanzania, Brazil and Portugal, which together accounted for a further 21%.

Among the main suppliers, Tanzania, with a CAGR of +1,279.8%, 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

The average ceramic tile import price stood at $X per square meter in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. In general, the import price saw a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 20% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per square meter in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per square meter), while the price for Brazil ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tanzania (+0.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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