Western Africa: Market for Tiles, Flagstones And Similar Articles Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone 2025

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

The West African market for tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone totaled $X in 2021, almost unchanged from the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a resilient increase. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

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

In value terms, production of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 49% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

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

Exports in Western Africa

In 2021, approx. X tons of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone were exported in Western Africa; with a decrease of -57.3% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, exports showed a sharp shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 112%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone dropped notably to $X in 2021. In general, exports faced a sharp decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 188% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Togo represented the main exporting country with an export of around X tons, which amounted to 57% of total exports. Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a 22% share, followed by Ghana (9.1%), Senegal (5.1%) and Nigeria (4.7%). Burkina Faso (X tons) held a relatively small share of total exports.

Togo experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone. Cote d'Ivoire (-11.4%), Nigeria (-14.7%), Burkina Faso (-19.9%), Ghana (-20.8%) and Senegal (-32.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Togo, Cote d'Ivoire, Nigeria and Ghana increased by +51, +16, +2.8 and +2 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone supplying countries in Western Africa were Ghana ($X), Cote d'Ivoire ($X) and Togo ($X), together accounting for 75% of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Togo, with a CAGR of -9.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, falling by -49.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the export price increased by 105%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2020, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Ghana ($X per ton), while Togo ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Senegal (+16.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports in Western Africa

Imports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone surged to X tons in 2021, growing by 47% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports posted a temperate increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 66%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports saw perceptible growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 70%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Senegal (X tons) represented the key importer of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone, creating 31% of total imports. Ghana (X tons) held a 16% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Guinea (9.3%), Togo (9.2%), Cote d'Ivoire (8.5%), Cabo Verde (6.7%) and Nigeria (6.7%).

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Ghana (with a CAGR of +17.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Ghana ($X), Guinea ($X) and Senegal ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, together accounting for 60% of total imports. These countries were followed by Cote d'Ivoire, Nigeria, Togo and Cabo Verde, which together accounted for a further 30%.

Among the main importing countries, Cote d'Ivoire, with a CAGR of +17.7%, saw 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 import price in Western Africa stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 13% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.5%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 44% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2021, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Cote d'Ivoire (+6.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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