France: Overview of the Market for Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks 2021

Market Size for Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks in France

The French non-refractory ceramic building bricks market contracted to $X in 2020, reducing by -X% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks in France

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks production shrank to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Overall, production recorded a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Non-refractory ceramic building bricks production peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks

Exports from France

In 2020, shipments abroad of non-refractory ceramic building bricks decreased by -X% to X units for the first time since 2017, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, exports saw a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Exports peaked at X units in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports expanded modestly to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X units) was the main destination for non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports from France, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X units), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Spain (X units), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany totaled -X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (-X% per year) and Spain (-X% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for non-refractory ceramic building bricks exported from France were Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and Ukraine ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Spain, Italy, Singapore, Poland, Finland, Israel and the UK, which together accounted for a further X the main countries of destination, Finland (+X% per year) recorded the highest growth rate of 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

The average non-refractory ceramic building bricks export price stood at $X per unit in 2020, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the last thirteen years, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, average export prices hit record highs in 2020 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Ukraine ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to the UK ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks

Imports into France

In 2020, imports of non-refractory ceramic building bricks into France soared to X units, jumping by X% on 2019 figures. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Imports peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks imports skyrocketed to $X in 2020. In general, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2020, Belgium (X units) constituted the largest supplier of non-refractory ceramic building bricks to France, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, non-refractory ceramic building bricks imports from Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X units), twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by the Netherlands (X units), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume from Belgium stood at -X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+X% per year) and the Netherlands (+X% per year).

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

From 2007 to 2020, 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 the Netherlands (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the average non-refractory ceramic building bricks import price amounted to $X per unit, which is down by -X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated temperate growth from 2007 to 2020: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, non-refractory ceramic building bricks import price increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X% y-o-y. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2019, and then fell in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per unit), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for non-refractory ceramic building bricks in the world?

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China (18B units) constituted the country with the largest volume of non-refractory ceramic building bricks consumption, comprising approx. 17% of total volume. Moreover, non-refractory ceramic building bricks consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Russia (5.6B units), threefold. Brazil (5.2B units) ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 4.9% share.

What are the largest producers of non-refractory ceramic building bricks in the world?

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China (18B units) remains the largest non-refractory ceramic building bricks producing country worldwide, comprising approx. 17% of total volume. Moreover, non-refractory ceramic building bricks production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Russia (5.7B units), threefold. Brazil (5.2B units) ranked third in terms of total production with a 4.9% share.

What are the leading suppliers of non-refractory ceramic building bricks to France?

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In value terms, Belgium ($18M) constituted the largest supplier of non-refractory ceramic building bricks to France, comprising 69% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Spain ($4.4M), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 6.1% share.

What are the leading importers of non-refractory ceramic building bricks from France?

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In value terms, Germany ($1.7M), Belgium ($981K) and Ukraine ($157K) were the largest markets for non-refractory ceramic building bricks exported from France worldwide, with a combined 74% share of total exports. Spain, Italy, Singapore, Poland, Finland, Israel and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 13%.

What is the average export price for non-refractory ceramic building bricks in France?

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In 2020, the average non-refractory ceramic building bricks export price amounted to $0.5 per unit, growing by 19% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for non-refractory ceramic building bricks in France?

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The average non-refractory ceramic building bricks import price stood at $0.5 per unit in 2020, falling by -1.7% against the previous year.