Sudan: Market for Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles 2024

Market Size for Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles in Sudan

The Sudanese market for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles reduced to $X in 2022, falling by -6.7% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a abrupt setback. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles in Sudan

In value terms, production of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 60% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles

Exports from Sudan

In 2022, overseas shipments of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles decreased by -13.1% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, exports continue to indicate a precipitous slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles fell rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a sharp decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 45%. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Ethiopia (X tons) was the main destination for exports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles from Sudan, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Ethiopia stood at -37.6%.

In value terms, Ethiopia ($X) also remains the key foreign market for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles exports from Sudan.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Ethiopia stood at -41.9%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles amounted to $X per ton, waning by -2.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 38% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Ethiopia.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Ethiopia amounted to -6.9% per year.

Imports of Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles

Imports into Sudan

After five years of growth, supplies from abroad of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles decreased by -50.9% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 266% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then shrank notably in the following year.

In value terms, imports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles contracted dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 372% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles supplier to Sudan, with a 69% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at +18.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+13.1% per year) and Egypt (+24.4% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles to Sudan, comprising 95% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 2.7% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled +23.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+9.5% per year) and Egypt (+29.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 50% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by 74% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue 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 ($X per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+4.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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