France: Overview of the Market for Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks 2019

Market Size for Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks in France

The revenue of the non-refractory ceramic building bricks market in France amounted to $X in 2018, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, non-refractory ceramic building bricks consumption, however, continues to indicate a deep curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the non-refractory ceramic building bricks market attained its peak figure level at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks in France

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks production totaled $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. In general, non-refractory ceramic building bricks production, however, continues to indicate an abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2009 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, non-refractory ceramic building bricks production reached its peak figure level at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks

Exports from France

In 2018, approx. X units of non-refractory ceramic building bricks were exported from France; rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports, however, continue to indicate a drastic shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Exports peaked at X units in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports totaled $X in 2018. Over the period under review, non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports, however, continue to indicate a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports failed to regain their momentum.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X units), Germany (X units) and the UK (X units) were the main destinations of non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports from France, together accounting for X% of total exports. These countries were followed by Spain, Japan, Egypt, the U.S., Switzerland, Italy, Kuwait, Israel and Burkina Faso, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Egypt, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for non-refractory ceramic building bricks exported from France were Belgium ($X), Germany ($X) and the UK ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. Switzerland, Spain, Japan, Egypt, Kuwait, the U.S., Burkina Faso, Italy and Israel lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X the main countries of destination, Burkina Faso recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average non-refractory ceramic building bricks export price stood at $X per unit in 2018, lowering by -X% against the previous year. In general, the export price indicated moderate growth from 2007 to 2018: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, non-refractory ceramic building bricks export price increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, the average export prices for non-refractory ceramic building bricks reached their peak level of $X per unit, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Italy ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Switzerland, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks

Imports into France

Non-refractory ceramic building bricks imports into France amounted to X units in 2018, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, non-refractory ceramic building bricks imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, non-refractory ceramic building bricks imports reached their maximum at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, imports failed to regain their momentum.

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks imports totaled $X in 2018. Overall, non-refractory ceramic building bricks imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, non-refractory ceramic building bricks imports reached their maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X units), Spain (X units) and Germany (X units) were the main suppliers of non-refractory ceramic building bricks imports to France, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Spain, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-refractory ceramic building bricks to France, comprising X% of total non-refractory ceramic building bricks imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Spain ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Belgium was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+X% per year) and Germany (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the average non-refractory ceramic building bricks import price amounted to $X per unit, falling by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the non-refractory ceramic building bricks import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average import prices for non-refractory ceramic building bricks reached their maximum at $X per unit in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2018, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per unit), while the price for Spain ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform