South 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 South Africa

The South African market for tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone contracted to $X in 2023, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a slight slump. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

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

In value terms, production of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone shrank to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

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

Exports from South Africa

In 2023, overseas shipments of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, total exports indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2023: its volume 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, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2022, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, exports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone declined sharply to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for exports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone from South Africa, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Lesotho (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Mozambique (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume to the UK totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Lesotho (X% per year) and Mozambique (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone exported from South Africa were the UK ($X), Lesotho ($X) and Nigeria ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports.

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average export price for tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Nigeria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Nigeria (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

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

Imports into South Africa

In 2023, overseas purchases 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. In general, imports, however, posted a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone declined slightly to $X in 2023. Overall, imports, however, posted a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Botswana (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone to South Africa, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone from Botswana exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), tenfold. India (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume from Botswana amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (X% per year) and India (X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X), Botswana ($X) and India ($X) appeared to be the largest tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone suppliers to South Africa, with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Botswana, 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 average import price for tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Botswana ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform