Belarus: Ceramic Tile Market 2024

Ceramic Tile Market Size in Belarus

After four years of growth, the Belarusian ceramic tile market decreased by X% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption, however, showed a deep contraction. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Ceramic Tile Production in Belarus

In value terms, ceramic tile production contracted modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a perceptible decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Ceramic Tile Exports

Exports from Belarus

In 2022, shipments abroad of ceramic tiles was finally on the rise to reach X square meters for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X square meters in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, ceramic tile exports shrank to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a slight contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Russia (X square meters) was the main destination for ceramic tile exports from Belarus, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, ceramic tile exports to Russia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Kazakhstan (X square meters), ninefold. Ukraine (X square meters) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Russia stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kazakhstan (X% per year) and Ukraine (X% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the key foreign market for ceramic tiles exports from Belarus, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kazakhstan ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Ukraine, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Russia stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kazakhstan (X% per year) and Ukraine (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average ceramic tile export price stood at $X per square meter in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a pronounced decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per square meter in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Lithuania ($X per square meter) and Kazakhstan ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Moldova ($X per square meter) and Ukraine ($X per square meter) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Lithuania (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Ceramic Tile Imports

Imports into Belarus

In 2022, the amount of ceramic tiles imported into Belarus surged to X square meters, picking up by X% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, ceramic tile imports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Russia (X square meters) constituted the largest supplier of ceramic tile to Belarus, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, ceramic tile imports from Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Ukraine (X square meters), threefold. Poland (X square meters) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Russia totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ukraine (X% per year) and Poland (X% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of ceramic tiles to Belarus, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Russia amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (X% per year) and Poland (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average ceramic tile import price amounted to $X per square meter, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked at $X per square meter in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Lithuania ($X per square meter), while the price for Ukraine ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lithuania (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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