GCC: Market for Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks 2024

Market Size for Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks in GCC

The GCC non-refractory ceramic building bricks market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a notable 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. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Production of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks in GCC

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a measured 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 decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks

Exports in GCC

After three years of growth, overseas shipments of non-refractory ceramic building bricks decreased by X% to X units in 2022. In general, exports saw a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X units in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports reduced rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Saudi Arabia (X units) was the largest exporter of non-refractory ceramic building bricks, making up X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X units), constituting a X% share of total exports. Oman (X units) held a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports from Saudi Arabia stood at X%. At the same time, Oman (X%) and the United Arab Emirates (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Oman emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in GCC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. While the share of the United Arab Emirates (X p.p.) and Oman (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Saudi Arabia (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the largest non-refractory ceramic building bricks supplying countries in GCC were Saudi Arabia ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Oman ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Oman, 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 mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in GCC stood at $X per unit in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, non-refractory ceramic building bricks export price decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2021 to 2022, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Oman ($X per unit), while Saudi Arabia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks

Imports in GCC

In 2022, non-refractory ceramic building bricks imports in GCC soared to X units, increasing by X% on 2021 figures. In general, imports saw buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw perceptible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates represented the major importing country with an import of about X units, which recorded X% of total imports. Oman (X units) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Kuwait (X units). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total imports.

The United Arab Emirates was also the fastest-growing in terms of the non-refractory ceramic building bricks imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Kuwait (X%) and Oman (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. The United Arab Emirates (X p.p.) and Kuwait (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Oman saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported non-refractory ceramic building bricks in GCC, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Oman ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the United Arab Emirates amounted to X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Oman (X% per year) and Kuwait (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in GCC amounted to $X per unit, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per unit), while Oman ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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