Tanzania: Ceramic Statuette Market 2025

Ceramic Statuette Market Size in Tanzania

In 2022, the Tanzanian ceramic statuette market increased by 20% to $X, rising for the third year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Ceramic statuette consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Ceramic Statuette Exports

Exports from Tanzania

In 2022, approx. X tons of ceramic statuettes and other ornamental articles were exported from Tanzania; jumping by 163% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 343%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, ceramic statuette exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a moderate increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 363%. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) was the main destination for ceramic statuette exports from Tanzania, accounting for a 89% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium (X kg), with a 2.8% share of total exports. Brazil (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 2.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Democratic Republic of the Congo stood at +59.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+8.3% per year) and Brazil (0.0% per year).

In value terms, Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X) remains the key foreign market for ceramic statuettes and other ornamental articles exports from Tanzania, comprising 84% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 6.8% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Democratic Republic of the Congo stood at +51.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+9.7% per year) and Belgium (+5.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average ceramic statuette export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -53.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 49%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Brazil ($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 Angola (+5.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Ceramic Statuette Imports

Imports into Tanzania

In value terms, ceramic statuette imports shrank to $X in 2022. In general, imports posted a modest expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 212%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then declined in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of ceramic statuette to Tanzania, with a 82% share of total imports. Moreover, ceramic statuette imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Hong Kong SAR (X tons), with a 2.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at +6.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (-0.8% per year) and Hong Kong SAR (-0.3% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of ceramic statuettes and other ornamental articles to Tanzania, comprising 67% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 10% share of total imports. It was followed by Hong Kong SAR, with an 8.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China stood at +12.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-6.8% per year) and Hong Kong SAR (+14.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average ceramic statuette import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -41.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 107%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+16.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform