South Africa: Market for Non-Refractory Clay Roofing Tiles 2024

Market Size for Non-Refractory Clay Roofing Tiles in South Africa

The South African non-refractory clay roofing tiles market declined modestly to $X in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a pronounced slump. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Non-Refractory Clay Roofing Tiles in South Africa

In value terms, non-refractory clay roofing tiles production reduced slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 33%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Non-Refractory Clay Roofing Tiles

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, the amount of non-refractory clay roofing tiles exported from South Africa contracted sharply to X tons, declining by -25.3% on 2021. In general, exports recorded a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 33%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-refractory clay roofing tiles exports declined significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 70%. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Botswana (X tons) was the main destination for non-refractory clay roofing tiles exports from South Africa, with a 41% share of total exports. Moreover, non-refractory clay roofing tiles exports to Botswana exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Swaziland (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Lesotho (X tons), with an 18% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Botswana totaled -11.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Swaziland (-7.6% per year) and Lesotho (-9.2% per year).

In value terms, Swaziland ($X), Botswana ($X) and Mozambique ($X) constituted the largest markets for non-refractory clay roofing tiles exported from South Africa worldwide, with a combined 68% share of total exports. Lesotho, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zimbabwe and Zambia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 22%.

Democratic Republic of the Congo, with a CAGR of +1.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-refractory clay roofing tiles export price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -17.4% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 28%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum 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 destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Zambia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Lesotho ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Zambia (+18.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Refractory Clay Roofing Tiles

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, purchases abroad of non-refractory clay roofing tiles increased by 94% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, imports, however, faced a deep setback. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-refractory clay roofing tiles imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, faced a abrupt downturn. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Italy (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of non-refractory clay roofing tiles to South Africa, accounting for a 50% share of total imports. Moreover, non-refractory clay roofing tiles imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Vietnam (X tons), threefold. Brazil (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Italy stood at -12.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Vietnam (+18.5% per year) and Brazil (-22.1% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X), China ($X) and Brazil ($X) were the largest non-refractory clay roofing tiles suppliers to South Africa, together accounting for 74% of total imports. The UK, Vietnam, Portugal and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 24%.

In terms of the main suppliers, the UK, with a CAGR of +60.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-refractory clay roofing tiles import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 8.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, non-refractory clay roofing tiles import price increased by +75.9% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 17%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Vietnam ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+13.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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