EU: Market for Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks 2024

Market Size for Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks in the EU

In 2022, the EU non-refractory ceramic building bricks market increased by X% to $X, rising for the seventh year in a row after three years of decline. The market 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. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Production of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks in the EU

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, production increased by X% against 2015 indices. As a result, production reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks

Exports in the EU

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of non-refractory ceramic building bricks decreased by X% to X units in 2022. Total exports indicated a buoyant increase 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, exports increased by X% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X units in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports amounted to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X units) and Belgium (X units) represented roughly X% of total exports in 2022. Germany (X units) ranks next in terms of the total exports with an X% share, followed by Greece (X%) and the Czech Republic (X%). Spain (X units), Croatia (X units), Denmark (X units), Slovenia (X units), Italy (X units) and France (X units) held a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Slovenia (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total exports. Denmark, Spain, the Czech Republic, Italy, Greece, France, Croatia and Slovenia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main exporting countries, Slovenia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per unit, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per unit), while Greece ($X per unit) 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 other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks

Imports in the EU

After four years of growth, purchases abroad of non-refractory ceramic building bricks decreased by X% to X units in 2022. Total imports indicated a noticeable 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 2014 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks imports amounted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of non-refractory ceramic building bricks imports in 2022 were Bulgaria (X units), Belgium (X units), Germany (X units), the Czech Republic (X units), Romania (X units), the Netherlands (X units), Austria (X units), Croatia (X units), France (X units), Poland (X units), Sweden (X units) and Slovakia (X units), together reaching X% of total import.

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

In value terms, the largest non-refractory ceramic building bricks importing markets in the European Union were Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. France, Bulgaria, the Netherlands, Sweden, Austria, Romania, Poland, Slovakia and Croatia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Bulgaria, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of 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

In 2022, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per unit, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per unit), while Croatia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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