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

Market Size for Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks in Hungary

The revenue of the non-refractory ceramic building bricks market in Hungary amounted to $X in 2018, going up by X% against the previous year. In general, the total market indicated moderate growth from 2007 to 2018: its value 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 consumption increased by +X% against 2013 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the non-refractory ceramic building bricks market reached its peak figure level in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Production of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks in Hungary

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks production amounted to $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Overall, non-refractory ceramic building bricks production continues to indicate a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when production volume increased by X% y-o-y. 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 failed to regain its momentum.

Exports of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks

Exports from Hungary

In 2018, the amount of non-refractory ceramic building bricks exported from Hungary totaled X units, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports, however, continue to indicate a drastic deduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. 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 stood at $X in 2018. Over the period under review, non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports, however, continue to indicate an abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports attained their maximum at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports failed to regain their momentum.

Exports by Country

Romania (X units) was the main destination for non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports from Hungary, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports to Romania exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Slovakia (X units), fourfold. Ukraine (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 Romania amounted to -X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovakia (-X% per year) and Ukraine (+X% per year).

In value terms, Romania ($X), Slovakia ($X) and Austria ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for non-refractory ceramic building bricks exported from Hungary worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Austria experienced the highest growth rate of exports, over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the average non-refractory ceramic building bricks export price amounted to $X per unit, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the non-refractory ceramic building bricks export price continues to indicate a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, the average export prices for non-refractory ceramic building bricks reached their peak level of $X per unit. From 2014 to 2018, the growth in terms of the average export prices for non-refractory ceramic building bricks remained at a lower figure.

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

Imports of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks

Imports into Hungary

In 2018, the imports of non-refractory ceramic building bricks into Hungary stood at X units, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, non-refractory ceramic building bricks imports continue to indicate a tangible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks imports stood at $X in 2018. Over the period under review, non-refractory ceramic building bricks imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, non-refractory ceramic building bricks imports reached their peak figure at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, imports failed to regain their momentum.

Imports by Country

Slovenia (X units), Croatia (X units) and Slovakia (X units) were the main suppliers of non-refractory ceramic building bricks imports to Hungary, with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by the Czech Republic, Serbia, Austria and the Netherlands, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Serbia (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest non-refractory ceramic building bricks suppliers to Hungary were Slovakia ($X), Slovenia ($X) and Croatia ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. The Czech Republic, Austria, Serbia and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X experienced the highest growth rate of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the last eleven-year period, 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, waning by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the non-refractory ceramic building bricks import price continues to indicate a temperate drop. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovakia, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform