Which Country Imports the Most Glass, Paving Blocks, Slabs, Bricks, Tiles in the World?

In 2016, approx. X tonnes of glass, paving blocks, slabs, bricks, tiles were imported worldwide; standing approx. at the previous year level. Overall, glass, paving blocks, slabs, bricks, tiles imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010, when import increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, global glass, paving blocks, slabs, bricks, tiles imports attained its maximum volume of X tonnes in 2014; afterwards, it flattened through to 2016.

In value terms, glass, paving blocks, slabs, bricks, tiles imports stood at $X in 2016. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2016; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded over the period under review. Over the period under review, global glass, paving blocks, slabs, bricks, tiles imports reached its maximum level of $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2016, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Top Glass, Paving Blocks, Slabs, Bricks, Tiles Importing Countries in the World

X. USA (X million USD)

X. Canada (X million USD)

X. Germany (X million USD)

X. Mexico (X million USD)

X. Spain (X million USD)

X. Thailand (X million USD)

X. China (X million USD)

X. Singapore (X million USD)

Glass, Paving Blocks, Slabs, Bricks, Tiles Imports By Country

China (X tonnes) was the key importer of glass, paving blocks, slabs, bricks, tiles in the world, amounting to X tonnes, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2016. It was distantly followed by the U.S. (X tonnes), generating X% share of total glass, paving blocks, slabs, bricks, tiles imports. Germany (X tonnes), Singapore (X tonnes), Spain (X tonnes), Canada (X tonnes), Thailand (X tonnes), and Mexico (X tonnes) held the slight share of total imports.

China experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. At the same time, the U.S. (+X%), Thailand (+X%), Canada (+X%), and Singapore (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the U.S. emerged as the fastest growing importer/exporter in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2016. Mexico, and Spain experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Germany (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The U.S. (-X%) significantly weakened its position in terms of the global imports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported glass, paving blocks, slabs, bricks, tiles worldwide, making up X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Canada ($X), with the share of X% of global imports. It was followed by Germany, with the share of X%.

In the U.S., glass, paving blocks, slabs, bricks, tiles imports expanded at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2016. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates: Canada (+X% per year) and Germany (-X% per year).

Glass, Paving Blocks, Slabs, Bricks, Tiles Import Prices By Country

In 2016, the average import price for glass, paving blocks, slabs, bricks, tiles amounted to $X per tonne, falling by -X% against the previous year. In general, glass, paving blocks, slabs, bricks, tiles import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008, an increase of X% y-o-y. Global glass, paving blocks, slabs, bricks, tiles import peaked of $X per tonne in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2016, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst major importing countries. In 2016, the country with the highest import prices was the U.S. ($X per tonne), while China ($X per tonne) was among the lowest.

From 2007 to 2016, the most notable growth rate of glass, paving blocks, slabs, bricks, tiles import prices was attained by Mexico (+X% per year), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Source: IndexBox AI Platform