South Africa: Market for Tiles, Flagstones And Similar Articles Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone 2025

Market Size for Tiles, Flagstones And Similar Articles Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone in South Africa

The South African market for tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Tiles, Flagstones And Similar Articles Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone in South Africa

In value terms, production of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone rose notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a slight slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 20%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production of growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Tiles, Flagstones And Similar Articles Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone

Exports from South Africa

In 2021, overseas shipments of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone were finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, saw a noticeable setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 52% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Lesotho (X tons) was the main destination for exports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone from South Africa, accounting for a 31% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone to Lesotho exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Nigeria (X tons), with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Lesotho totaled +6.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+97.1% per year) and Nigeria (+31.1% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone exported from South Africa were Nigeria ($X), the UK ($X) and Lesotho ($X), with a combined 61% share of total exports.

The UK, with a CAGR of +73.3%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone amounted to $X per ton, waning by -21.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by 16%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Lesotho ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium (+8.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Tiles, Flagstones And Similar Articles Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone

Imports into South Africa

In 2021, supplies from abroad of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone increased by 21% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, imports showed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 298%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone contracted slightly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a mild expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 96% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Botswana (X tons) was the main supplier of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone to South Africa, with a 96% share of total imports. It was followed by China (X tons), with a 3% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Botswana amounted to +70.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-0.8% per year) and Swaziland (-39.0% per year).

In value terms, Botswana ($X) constituted the largest supplier of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone to South Africa, comprising 63% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 28% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Botswana totaled +63.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+0.0% per year) and Swaziland (-32.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -17.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by 28% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Botswana ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Swaziland (+10.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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