Tanzania: Market for Ceramic Wares For Laboratory Or Technical Uses 2024

Market Size for Ceramic Wares For Laboratory Or Technical Uses in Tanzania

The Tanzanian market for ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses amounted to $X in 2022, with an increase of 6.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -5.9% against 2020 indices. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Ceramic Wares For Laboratory Or Technical Uses in Tanzania

In value terms, production of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses rose remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -5.9% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 65% against the previous year. Production of peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Ceramic Wares For Laboratory Or Technical Uses

Exports from Tanzania

Exports of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses from Tanzania dropped modestly to X tons in 2022, leveling off at the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 1,086%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses reduced notably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a pronounced shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 115% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kenya (X tons) was the main destination for exports of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses from Tanzania, with a 96% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses to Kenya exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Zambia (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Kenya was relatively modest.

In value terms, Kenya ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses exports from Tanzania, comprising 71% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Zambia ($X), with a 29% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Kenya was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -91% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a significant decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 1,301% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Zambia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kenya stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Zambia (-12.7%).

Imports of Ceramic Wares For Laboratory Or Technical Uses

Imports into Tanzania

In 2022, supplies from abroad of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses decreased by -33.9% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, imports recorded a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 337% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses reduced markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports faced a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 327% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

India (X tons), China (X tons) and Germany (X kg) were the main suppliers of imports of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses to Tanzania, with a combined 84% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of +38.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses suppliers to Tanzania were the UK ($X), Germany ($X) and India ($X), together comprising 51% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, the UK, with a CAGR of +37.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 25% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average import price increased by 218% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

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 the UK ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+26.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform