Tanzania: Market for Non-PVC Floor, Wall and Ceiling Coverings 2025

Market Size for Non-PVC Floor, Wall and Ceiling Coverings in Tanzania

The Tanzanian market for non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings amounted to $X in 2022, rising by 12% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption, however, showed a pronounced decrease. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Non-PVC Floor, Wall and Ceiling Coverings

Exports from Tanzania

In 2022, approx. X square meters of non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings were exported from Tanzania; rising by 30% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports saw a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 399%. The exports peaked at X square meters in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 359% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Rwanda (X square meters) was the main destination for exports of non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings from Tanzania, accounting for a 50% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings to Rwanda exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Uganda (X square meters), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Democratic Republic of the Congo (X square meters), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Rwanda amounted to +5.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uganda (+34.0% per year) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (+22.7% per year).

In value terms, Rwanda ($X), Kenya ($X) and Uganda ($X) were the largest markets for non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings exported from Tanzania worldwide, with a combined 92% share of total exports.

Kenya, with a CAGR of +204.4%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of 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

The average export price for non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings stood at $X per square meter in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 369% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per square meter. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kenya ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Kenya (+41.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-PVC Floor, Wall and Ceiling Coverings

Imports into Tanzania

In 2022, overseas purchases of non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings increased by 27% to X square meters, rising for the fourth consecutive year after four years of decline. Overall, imports enjoyed a perceptible increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 36%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings amounted to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 81% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X square meters), India (X square meters) and Thailand (X square meters) were the main suppliers of imports of non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings to Tanzania, together comprising 85% of total imports. The United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Kenya and South Africa lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 14%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkey (with a CAGR of +117.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings to Tanzania, comprising 55% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by Thailand, with an 8.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China stood at +6.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (-18.0% per year) and Thailand (+45.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings amounted to $X per square meter, reducing by -20.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by 56% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per square meter. From 2020 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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 South Africa ($X per square meter), while the price for Thailand ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kenya (+2.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform