Western 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 Western Africa

The West African market for tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone reached $X in 2023, remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, consumption posted strong growth. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2021; afterwards, it flattened through to 2023.

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 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production posted a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

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

Exports in Western Africa

In 2023, approx. X tons of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone were exported in Western Africa; which is down by X% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, exports recorded a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone dropped markedly to $X in 2023. Overall, exports saw a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Senegal was the major exporter of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone in Western Africa, with the volume of exports accounting for X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2023. Niger (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Cote d'Ivoire (X%).

Exports from Senegal increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Cote d'Ivoire (X%) and Niger (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Cote d'Ivoire emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Western Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. While the share of Senegal (X p.p.), Niger (X p.p.) and Cote d'Ivoire (X p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Senegal ($X) remains the largest tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone supplier in Western Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Niger ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In Senegal, exports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Niger (X% per year) and Cote d'Ivoire (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a tangible expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 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 Senegal ($X per ton), while Cote d'Ivoire ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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

Imports in Western Africa

In 2023, the amount of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone imported in Western Africa declined to X tons, which is down by X% against 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone shrank to $X in 2023. In general, imports, however, recorded slight growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Senegal (X tons), distantly followed by Togo (X tons), Ghana (X tons), Nigeria (X tons), Guinea (X tons), Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) and Gambia (X tons) represented the main importers of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone, together committing X% of total imports.

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

In value terms, the largest tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone importing markets in Western Africa were Guinea ($X), Senegal ($X) and Ghana ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. Nigeria, Cote d'Ivoire, Togo and Gambia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Gambia, 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 Western Africa stood at $X per ton in 2023, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2022, and then contracted in the following year.

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 Guinea ($X per ton), while Senegal ($X per ton) 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.

Source: IndexBox Platform