Hungary: Market for Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles 2022

Market Size for Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles in Hungary

After two years of decline, the Hungarian market for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles increased by less than X% to $X in 2021. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a abrupt setback. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles in Hungary

In value terms, production of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles expanded slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. Production of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles

Exports from Hungary

In 2021, overseas shipments of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Slovakia (X tons), Romania (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles from Hungary, together comprising X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Romania (with a CAGR of +X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Slovakia ($X), Romania ($X) and Austria ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles exported from Hungary worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Romania, 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 more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Romania ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovakia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Romania (-X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles

Imports into Hungary

In 2021, supplies from abroad of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. In general, total imports indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Croatia (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles to Hungary, together accounting for X% of total imports. Slovakia, Japan, Ukraine and China lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Ukraine (with a CAGR of +X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles to Hungary, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Japan ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Croatia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Italy totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Japan (+X% per year) and Croatia (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles stood at $X per ton in 2021, dropping by -X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, import price for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles increased by +X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while the price for Austria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan (+X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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