SADC: Market for Clays For Construction and Industrial Use 2024

Market Size for Clays For Construction and Industrial Use in SADC

The SADC market for clays for construction and industrial use stood at $X in 2023, increasing by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a remarkable 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 decreased by X% against 2021 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Clays For Construction and Industrial Use in SADC

In value terms, production of clays for construction and industrial use expanded modestly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a remarkable 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, production decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Clays For Construction and Industrial Use

Exports in SADC

Exports of clays for construction and industrial use contracted remarkably to X tons in 2023, with a decrease of X% on the previous year. Overall, exports saw a mild shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2023, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of clays for construction and industrial use declined modestly to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from South Africa (X tons), together reaching X% of total export.

South Africa was also the fastest-growing in terms of the clays for construction and industrial use exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) also remains the largest clays for construction and industrial use supplier in SADC.

In South Africa, exports of clays for construction and industrial use remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2023.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure in 2023 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for South Africa.

From 2012 to 2023, the rate of growth in terms of prices for South Africa amounted to X% per year.

Imports of Clays For Construction and Industrial Use

Imports in SADC

In 2023, the amount of clays for construction and industrial use imported in SADC stood at X tons, increasing by X% compared with 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of clays for construction and industrial use skyrocketed to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a noticeable descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

South Africa was the largest importer of clays for construction and industrial use in SADC, with the volume of imports recording X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons), Mozambique (X tons), Angola (X tons) and Tanzania (X tons), together making up a X% share of total imports. Zambia (X tons) and Namibia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to clays for construction and industrial use imports into South Africa stood at X%. At the same time, Democratic Republic of the Congo (X%), Mozambique (X%) and Zambia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Democratic Republic of the Congo emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, Namibia (X%), Angola (X%) and Tanzania (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Democratic Republic of the Congo (X p.p.), Mozambique (X p.p.) and Zambia (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2023, the share of Angola (X p.p.), Tanzania (X p.p.) and South Africa (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest clays for construction and industrial use importing markets in SADC were South Africa ($X), Mozambique ($X) and Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Democratic Republic of the Congo, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 SADC amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, 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 Mozambique ($X per ton), while Tanzania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform