Eastern Europe: Market for Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products 2024

Market Size for Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products in Eastern Europe

The East European non-refractory clay constructional products market fell modestly to $X in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a deep downturn. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products in Eastern Europe

In value terms, non-refractory clay constructional products production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, after four years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of non-refractory clay constructional products, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. In general, exports, however, recorded a pronounced contraction. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-refractory clay constructional products exports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic was the major exporting country with an export of about X tons, which accounted for X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Poland (X tons), making up a X% share of total exports. Hungary (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to non-refractory clay constructional products exports from the Czech Republic stood at X%. At the same time, Hungary (X%) and Poland (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Hungary emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Poland (X p.p.) and Hungary (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the Czech Republic saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, the largest non-refractory clay constructional products supplying countries in Eastern Europe were the Czech Republic ($X), Poland ($X) and Hungary ($X), together comprising X% of total exports.

Hungary, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the Czech Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, purchases abroad of non-refractory clay constructional products increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, imports, however, recorded a mild curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-refractory clay constructional products imports rose to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Poland (X tons) and Romania (X tons) represented the major importers of non-refractory clay constructional products in Eastern Europe, together recording near X% of total imports. The Czech Republic (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, followed by Bulgaria (X tons), Russia (X tons), Slovakia (X tons) and Hungary (X tons). All these countries together held near X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Russia (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Romania ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Romania, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while Romania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform