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

Market Size for Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks in Greece

The revenue of the non-refractory ceramic building bricks market in Greece amounted to $X in 2018, dropping by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, non-refractory ceramic building bricks consumption continues to indicate a precipitous shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Non-refractory ceramic building bricks consumption peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks in Greece

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks production stood at $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Overall, non-refractory ceramic building bricks production continues to indicate a dramatic reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Non-refractory ceramic building bricks production peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks

Exports from Greece

In 2018, the amount of non-refractory ceramic building bricks exported from Greece amounted to X units, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports, however, continue to indicate a drastic descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports reached their peak of X units. From 2009 to 2018, the growth of non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports remained 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 an abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports reached their peak figure at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Bulgaria (X units) was the main destination for non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports from Greece, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports to Bulgaria exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Romania (X units), sevenfold. Macedonia (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Bulgaria totaled -X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Romania (+X% per year) and Macedonia (+X% per year).

In value terms, Bulgaria ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports from Greece, comprising X% of total non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Romania ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Macedonia, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Bulgaria totaled -X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Romania (+X% per year) and Macedonia (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the average non-refractory ceramic building bricks export price amounted to $X per unit, going up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the non-refractory ceramic building bricks export price, however, continues to indicate a measured decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 an increase of X% year-to-year. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, export prices failed to regain their momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Cyprus ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Bulgaria ($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 Romania, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks

Imports into Greece

Non-refractory ceramic building bricks imports into Greece amounted to X units in 2018, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, non-refractory ceramic building bricks imports, however, continue to indicate a drastic decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X units in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, imports failed to regain their momentum.

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks imports amounted to $X in 2018. In general, non-refractory ceramic building bricks imports, however, continue to indicate an abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, non-refractory ceramic building bricks imports reached their maximum at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, imports failed to regain their momentum.

Imports by Country

Bulgaria (X units), the Netherlands (X units) and Turkey (X units) were the main suppliers of non-refractory ceramic building bricks imports to Greece, 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 Bulgaria, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Bulgaria ($X), China ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest non-refractory ceramic building bricks suppliers to Greece, with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Bulgaria (+X% per year) recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average non-refractory ceramic building bricks import price stood at $X per unit in 2018, lowering by -X% against the previous year. In general, the non-refractory ceramic building bricks import price, however, continues to indicate a modest increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by X% year-to-year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2018, import prices failed to regain their momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was China ($X per unit), while the price for Albania ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bulgaria, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform