Tanzania: 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 Tanzania

The Tanzanian market for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles reduced slightly to $X in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a perceptible decline. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

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

In value terms, production of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by 30% against the previous year. Production of peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports from Tanzania

In 2022, overseas shipments of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles increased by 538% to X tons, rising for the sixth year in a row after two years of decline. In general, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed significant growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Rwanda (X tons) was the main destination for exports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles from Tanzania, accounting for a 88% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles to Rwanda exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Burundi (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Rwanda stood at +122.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Burundi (+61.9% per year) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (+9.3% per year).

In value terms, Rwanda ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles exports from Tanzania, comprising 79% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Burundi ($X), with a 15% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Rwanda stood at +90.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Burundi (+61.5% per year) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (+10.6% per year).

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, declining by -14.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 151% 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 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 Burundi ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Rwanda ($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 Zambia (+7.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

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

Imports into Tanzania

In 2022, overseas purchases of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles decreased by -53% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 548% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles fell dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 503% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Turkey (X tons), China (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles to Tanzania, together comprising 96% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of +74.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles to Tanzania, comprising 75% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a 2.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Turkey totaled +54.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-5.1% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-26.5% 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, jumping by 25% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average import price increased by 70%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a 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 Turkey ($X per ton), while the price for India ($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 (+1.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform