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Price for Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks in Belgium - 2023

Price for Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks in Belgium (FOB) - 2023

In June 2023, the average non-refractory ceramic building bricks export price amounted to $770 per thousand units, picking up by 1.8% against the previous month. Over the last twelve-month period, it increased at an average monthly rate of +2.5%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in December 2022 when the average export price increased by 9.8% against the previous month. The export price peaked at $776 per thousand units in April 2023; however, from May 2023 to June 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In June 2023, the highest price was recorded for prices to France ($821 per thousand units) and Ireland ($799 per thousand units), while the average price for exports to Germany ($721 per thousand units) and the Netherlands ($746 per thousand units) were amongst the lowest.

From June 2022 to June 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (+3.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks in Belgium (CIF) - 2023

In June 2023, the average non-refractory ceramic building bricks import price amounted to $700 per thousand units, with an increase of 3.8% against the previous month. Over the period under review, import price indicated strong growth from June 2022 to June 2023: its price increased at an average monthly rate of +11.2% over the last twelve-month period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on June 2023 figures, non-refractory ceramic building bricks import price increased by +25.6% against February 2023 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in July 2022 when the average import price increased by 242% month-to-month. The import price peaked in June 2023.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Denmark ($1.4 per unit), while the price for France ($404 per thousand units) was amongst the lowest.

From June 2022 to June 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+26.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks in Belgium

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was decline in shipments abroad of non-refractory ceramic building bricks, when their volume decreased by -0.1% to 436M units. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.5% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 22%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 436M units, leveling off in the following year.

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports reduced slightly to $252M in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a remarkable increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +19.0% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +68.4% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 52% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $258M, and then contracted in the following year.

Export of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks in Belgium (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
United Kingdom	59.7	53.6	114	124	27.6%
Netherlands	31.4	41.3	49.5	42.9	11.0%
Germany	19.1	30.9	38.6	34.4	21.7%
France	17.7	19.6	23.7	25.0	12.2%
Ireland	4.5	3.8	7.5	7.8	20.1%
Russia	2.9	4.2	5.0	1.5	-19.7%
Others	14.4	16.6	19.4	16.5	4.6%
Total	150	170	258	252	18.9%

Top Export Markets for Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks from Belgium in 2022:

United Kingdom (221.1M units)
Netherlands (70.1M units)
Germany (61.7M units)
France (39.6M units)
Ireland (14.1M units)
Russia (2.7M units)

Imports of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks in Belgium

In 2022, purchases abroad of non-refractory ceramic building bricks increased by 29% to 114M units for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.6% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks imports totaled $54M in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +17.2% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +61.2% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 27%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Import of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks in Belgium (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Netherlands	25.8	32.3	39.4	38.7	14.5%
Germany	4.7	4.1	5.7	7.7	17.9%
France	0.9	1.1	0.7	2.5	40.6%
Spain	0.4	0.6	1.5	1.8	65.1%
Others	1.6	1.5	3.0	2.9	21.9%
Total	33.3	39.7	50.3	53.7	17.3%

Top Suppliers of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks to Belgium in 2022:

Netherlands (75.6M units)
Germany (26.2M units)
France (7.7M units)
Spain (2.3M units)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for non-refractory ceramic building bricks in Belgium. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

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Prodcom 23321110 - Non-refractory clay building bricks (excluding of siliceous fossil meals or earths)

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Belgium

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Market volume and value
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Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Belgium
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Market trends, drivers and restraints
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9. EXPORTS
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1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
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5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
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10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
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12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023