Sudan: Market for Tiles, Flagstones And Similar Articles Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone 2024

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

The Sudanese market for tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone soared to $X in 2021, with an increase of 15% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.8% 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 decreased by -11.7% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

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

In value terms, production of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.8% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -11.7% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 46%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, production of growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports from Sudan

Exports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone from Sudan fell markedly to X tons in 2013, reducing by -98.6% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports faced a precipitous descent. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2012, and then plummeted in the following year.

In value terms, exports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone fell sharply to $X in 2013. Over the period under review, exports saw a sharp decrease. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at $X in 2012, and then contracted notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Zimbabwe (X tons) was the main destination for exports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone from Sudan, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2013, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Zimbabwe stood at +1,947.6%.

In value terms, Zimbabwe ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone exports from Sudan.

From 2012 to 2013, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Zimbabwe totaled -34.8%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2013, the average export price for tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 36% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a significant increase from 2012 to 2013: its price increased at an average annual rate of +35.6% over the last one-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2013, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Zimbabwe amounted to -96.8% per year.

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

Imports into Sudan

In 2021, purchases abroad of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone decreased by -71.9% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, imports, however, recorded strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 766%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone declined remarkably to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 945%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone to Sudan, with a combined 92% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of +96.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone to Sudan, comprising 72% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 20% share of total imports. It was followed by Saudi Arabia, with a 4.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China amounted to +105.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+7.5% per year) and Saudi Arabia (+38.6% 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, reducing by -10% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, import price for tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone increased by +70.9% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 39%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Aruba (+5,070.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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