The ceramic sector in South Africa has experienced steady growth in recent years, contributing significantly to the country’s industrial landscape. the sector had been expanding due to increased demand for ceramic products in construction, manufacturing, and home decor industries. In 2020, the South African ceramic industry was valued at approximately ZAR 8 billion (around $550 million USD), with a notable presence of both large-scale manufacturers and smaller, specialized artisans. The sector had also been investing in research and development to enhance product quality and sustainability. It is important to note that these statistics may have evolved since 2021,
As of 2023, the ceramic sector in South Africa has continued to exhibit steady growth, contributing significantly to the country’s industrial landscape. With an annual production of over 350,000 metric tons of ceramics, the sector plays a vital role in meeting domestic demands and supporting export markets.
The South Africa construction market size was valued at $25.5 billion in 2022 South Africa is expected to grow by 5.0% to reach ZAR 232,263 million in 2023.
The growth momentum is expected to continue over the forecast period, recording a CAGR of 5.8% during 2023-2027. The construction output in the country is expected to reach ZAR 276,797.9 million by 2027.
“Infrastructure investment is a central pillar of the South African government’s post‐COVID‐19 economic recovery plans,” according to the report. The 2022 budget allocates R812.5 billion over the next three years to public‐sector infrastructure projects. The government is also implementing a National Infrastructure Plan targeting infrastructure spend estimated at R2.15 trillion (US$140 billion) up to 2040.
The key sectors in the South Africa construction market are commercial construction, industrial construction, infrastructure construction, energy and utilities construction, institutional construction, and residential construction. The infrastructure construction sector was the largest in the South Africa construction market in 2022, followed by residential construction, energy and utilities construction, and others.
Commercial construction: The project types in this sector include leisure and hospitality buildings, office buildings, outdoor leisure facilities, retail buildings, and other commercial construction. Investment in logistics centre and office building projects will support activity levels and contribute to a pickup in output from 2024.
Residential construction: The project types in this sector include single- and multi-family housing. The sector will edge upwards from 2024, supported by the government’s focus on the delivery of 18,000 social housing units by 2024, as part of the government’s social housing program.