Brazil: Market for Refractory Products of Siliceous or Diatomite Earths 2024

Market Size for Refractory Products of Siliceous or Diatomite Earths in Brazil

In 2022, the Brazilian market for refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a noticeable descent. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Refractory Products of Siliceous or Diatomite Earths in Brazil

In value terms, production of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths dropped slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a pronounced slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production of reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Refractory Products of Siliceous or Diatomite Earths

Exports from Brazil

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. In general, exports faced a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

In value terms, exports of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths reduced markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Australia (X tons) was the main destination for exports of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths from Brazil, accounting for a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Panama (X kg), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Australia was relatively modest.

In value terms, Australia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths exports from Brazil, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Panama ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Australia was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Panama ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Australia totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Saint Lucia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Refractory Products of Siliceous or Diatomite Earths

Imports into Brazil

For the third year in a row, Brazil recorded growth in supplies from abroad of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Denmark (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths to Brazil, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths from Denmark exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Denmark amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

In value terms, Denmark ($X) constituted the largest supplier of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths to Brazil, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Denmark stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Denmark ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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