Dominican Republic: Market for Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles 2022

Market Size for Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles in the Dominican Republic

In 2021, after six years of growth, there was significant decline in the Dominican market for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles, when its value decreased by -X% to $X. In general, the total consumption indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2021: its value decreased at an average annual rate of -X% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +X% against 2014 indices. Consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

Production of Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles in the Dominican Republic

In value terms, production of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles fell to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value decreased at an average annual rate of -X% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +X% against 2014 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X%. Production peaked at $X in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

Exports of Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles

Exports from the Dominican Republic

In 2021, overseas shipments of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, exports, however, recorded a dramatic shrinkage. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, showed a deep contraction. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for exports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles from the Dominican Republic, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Jamaica (X kg), eightfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States stood at -X%.

In value terms, the largest markets for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles exported from the Dominican Republic were Jamaica ($X) and the United States ($X terms of the main countries of destination, Jamaica, with a CAGR of -X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price posted a remarkable increase. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Jamaica ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United States totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Jamaica (+X%).

Imports of Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles

Imports into the Dominican Republic

In 2021, supplies from abroad of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles decreased by -X% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2020, and then plummeted in the following year.

In value terms, imports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles declined sharply to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2020, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Colombia (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles to the Dominican Republic, together accounting for X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in China (with a CAGR of +X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles suppliers to the Dominican Republic were the United States ($X), China ($X) and Spain ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, China, with a CAGR of +X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a perceptible curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Colombia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform