Which Country Imports the Most Refractory Bricks, Blocks and Tiles in the World?

In 2016, the amount of refractory bricks, blocks and tiles imported worldwide amounted to X tonnes, standing approx. at the previous year level. In general, refractory bricks, blocks and tiles imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008, when imports increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, global refractory bricks, blocks and tiles imports reached its maximum volume of X tonnes. From 2009 to 2016, growth of global refractory bricks, blocks and tiles imports stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, refractory bricks, blocks and tiles imports amounted to $X in 2016. In general, refractory bricks, blocks and tiles imports continue to indicate a measured contraction. Over the period under review, global refractory bricks, blocks and tiles imports attained its maximum level of $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2016, it failed to regain its strength.

Top Refractory Bricks, Blocks And Tiles Importing Countries in the World

X. South Korea (X million USD)

X. Germany (X million USD)

X. Japan (X million USD)

X. France (X million USD)

X. India (X million USD)

X. Indonesia (X million USD)

X. Canada (X million USD)

X. China (X million USD)

X. Russia (X million USD)

X. Kazakhstan (X million USD)

X. Poland (X million USD)

X. Slovakia (X million USD)

Refractory Bricks, Blocks And Tiles Imports By Country

China (X tonnes) represented the main importer of refractory bricks, blocks and tiles in the world, resulting at X tonnes, which was near X% of total imports in 2016. It was distantly followed by Canada (X tonnes), comprising X% share of total refractory bricks, blocks and tiles imports. Russia (X tonnes), India (X tonnes), South Korea (X tonnes), France (X tonnes), Japan (X tonnes), Slovakia (X tonnes), Poland (X tonnes), Kazakhstan (X tonnes), Indonesia (X tonnes), and Germany (X tonnes) took the mild share of total imports.

China experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. At the same time, Canada (+X%), Indonesia (+X%), Slovakia (+X%), and South Korea (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Canada emerged as the fastest growing importer/exporter in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2016. Russia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Germany (-X%), Poland (-X%), France (-X%), India (-X%), Kazakhstan (-X%), and Japan (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. India (X%), and Japan (X%) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global imports, while Canada saw its share reduced by -X% from 2007 to 2016, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest refractory bricks, blocks and tiles markets worldwide were South Korea ($X), Germany ($X) and Japan ($X), together accounting for X% of global imports.France, India, Indonesia, Canada, China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Poland and Slovakia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Indonesia (+X% per year) recorded the highest growth rate of refractory bricks, blocks and tiles imports, in terms of the main importing countries, over the last X years, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Refractory Bricks, Blocks And Tiles Import Prices By Country

In 2016, the average import price for refractory bricks, blocks and tiles amounted to $X per tonne, falling by -X% against the previous year. Overall, refractory bricks, blocks and tiles import price continues to indicate a slight drop. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011, an increase of X% y-o-y. Global refractory bricks, blocks and tiles import peaked of $X per tonne in 2008; however, from 2009 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 Germany ($X per tonne), while China ($X per tonne) was among the lowest.

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

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