Africa: Ceramic Tile Market 2024

Ceramic Tile Market Size in Africa

In 2023, the African ceramic tile market increased by X% to $X, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. The total consumption indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. The level of consumption peaked in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Ceramic Tile Production in Africa

In value terms, ceramic tile production reached $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs in 2023 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Ceramic Tile Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2023, approx. X square meters of ceramic tiles were exported in Africa; dropping by X% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports recorded a pronounced setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X square meters. From 2015 to 2023, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, ceramic tile exports contracted to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports saw a pronounced reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Egypt (X square meters) and South Africa (X square meters) represented roughly X% of total exports in 2023. Ghana (X square meters) held the next position in the ranking, followed by Tunisia (X square meters) and Tanzania (X square meters). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total exports. Gambia (X square meters), Kenya (X square meters) and Uganda (X square meters) held a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Gambia (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) remains the largest ceramic tile supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Ghana ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by South Africa, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Egypt totaled X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ghana (X% per year) and South Africa (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per square meter in 2023, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2023: its price 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, ceramic tile export price increased by X% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per square meter), while Gambia ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

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

Ceramic Tile Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2023, ceramic tile imports in Africa reached X square meters, rising by X% on 2022 figures. Over the period under review, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X square meters. From 2014 to 2023, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, ceramic tile imports shrank slightly to $X in 2023. In general, imports, however, showed a slight curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, South Africa (X square meters), Libya (X square meters), Morocco (X square meters), Kenya (X square meters), Senegal (X square meters), Cameroon (X square meters), Cote d'Ivoire (X square meters), Ghana (X square meters), Algeria (X square meters), Nigeria (X square meters), Tanzania (X square meters) and Mozambique (X square meters) represented the largest importer of ceramic tiles in Africa, constituting X% of total import. Uganda (X square meters) took a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Senegal (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest ceramic tile importing markets in Africa were Morocco ($X), South Africa ($X) and Libya ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Ghana, Senegal, Kenya, Algeria, Nigeria, Cote d'Ivoire, Cameroon, Mozambique, Tanzania and Uganda lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Senegal, with a CAGR of X%, 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 import price in Africa stood at $X per square meter in 2023, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a slight slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per square meter. From 2015 to 2023, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Morocco ($X per square meter), while Uganda ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Nigeria (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform