Africa: Ceramic Tile Market 2024

Ceramic Tile Market Size in Africa

The African ceramic tile market surged to $X in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Ceramic Tile Production in Africa

In value terms, ceramic tile production amounted to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

Ceramic Tile Exports

Exports in Africa

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of ceramic tiles decreased by X% to X square meters in 2023. In general, exports recorded a perceptible decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X square meters in 2022, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, ceramic tile exports rose slightly to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports showed a pronounced downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2023, Egypt (X square meters), Zimbabwe (X square meters) and South Africa (X square meters) represented the largest exporter of ceramic tiles in Africa, creating X% of total export. Ghana (X square meters) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Tunisia (X square meters). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Tanzania (X square meters) and Gambia (X square meters) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Gambia (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In Egypt, ceramic tile exports declined by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. 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, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per square meter in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per square meter), while Zimbabwe ($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 Egypt (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Ceramic Tile Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2023, approx. X square meters of ceramic tiles were imported in Africa; with an increase of X% on the previous year's figure. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X square meters. From 2014 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, ceramic tile imports contracted modestly to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a mild shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, South Africa (X square meters), Libya (X square meters), Senegal (X square meters), Cameroon (X square meters), Morocco (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), Mozambique (X square meters) and Kenya (X square meters) was the major importer of ceramic tiles in Africa, constituting X% of total import. Egypt (X square meters) held a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Senegal (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Morocco ($X), South Africa ($X) and Libya ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, with a combined X% share of total imports. Ghana, Senegal, Kenya, Algeria, Nigeria, Cote d'Ivoire, Egypt, Cameroon, Mozambique and Tanzania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Senegal, with a CAGR of X%, 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

In 2023, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per square meter, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a slight curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per square meter. From 2015 to 2023, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 ($X per square meter), while South Africa ($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 Kenya (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform