Africa: Market for Tiles, Flagstones And Similar Articles Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone 2024

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

The African market for tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone dropped modestly to $X in 2023, leveling off at the previous year. The total consumption indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2021 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

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

In value terms, production of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone declined slightly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, production increased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production of attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

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

Exports in Africa

In 2023, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports showed a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone declined to $X in 2023. Overall, exports saw a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2023, South Africa (X tons) represented the largest exporter of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone, comprising X% of total exports. Morocco (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Tunisia (X%). The following exporters - Zambia (X tons), Zimbabwe (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and Kenya (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone exports from South Africa stood at X%. At the same time, Zimbabwe (X%), Kenya (X%), Zambia (X%), Morocco (X%) and Egypt (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Zimbabwe emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, Tunisia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. South Africa (X p.p.), Morocco (X p.p.), Zambia (X p.p.), Zimbabwe (X p.p.) and Kenya (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Tunisia saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2023, 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 Africa were Morocco ($X), South Africa ($X) and Egypt ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. Tunisia, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Kenya lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Zimbabwe, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2023, reducing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Morocco ($X per ton), while Kenya ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Morocco (X%), 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 Africa

In 2023, supplies from abroad of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Total imports indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone reduced modestly to $X in 2023. Total imports indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports increased by X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, South Africa (X tons) represented the key importer of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone, comprising X% of total imports. Senegal (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Libya (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total imports. Morocco (X tons), Tunisia (X tons), Lesotho (X tons), Djibouti (X tons), Swaziland (X tons), Egypt (X tons), Mauritius (X tons), Mozambique (X tons), Ghana (X tons) and Nigeria (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone imports into South Africa stood at X%. At the same time, Mauritius (X%), Djibouti (X%), Tunisia (X%), Libya (X%), Egypt (X%), Senegal (X%), Ghana (X%), Swaziland (X%), Mozambique (X%), Morocco (X%) and Nigeria (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mauritius emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, Lesotho (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. South Africa (X p.p.), Libya (X p.p.), Tunisia (X p.p.), Djibouti (X p.p.), Mauritius (X p.p.) and Senegal (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Lesotho saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone in Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Morocco ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Tunisia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Morocco (X% per year) and Tunisia (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2023, almost unchanged from the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a mild curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mauritius ($X per ton), while South Africa ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Morocco (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform